People to become ‘dear’ in local bodies under Congress

The salutation sir/madam creates a divide between people and Government: DCC chief

District Congress Committee (DCC) president A. Thankappan has said that everyone in the local bodies ruled by the Congress will now be addressed “dear so-and-so” instead of ‘sir’ and ‘madam’.

Inaugurating the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Congress’s cultural wing Samskarika Sahithi here on Friday, Mr. Thankappan said the use of ‘dear’ would create an impression of camaraderie between the Government and the people.

“The people will consider themselves as endeared to the Government, and it will boost their confidence as well,” he said.