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In this powerful and deeply insightful episode of Chat with Bhakthan, we sit down with Prasanth Nair IAS for one of his most open conversations yet.

From his journey into the civil services to the controversial suspension, Prasanth Nair speaks candidly about governance, law, social media, people-centric administration, and the realities inside the bureaucratic system. He reflects on transformative initiatives like Operation Sulaimani, Karunya Kozhikode, Yo Appooppa, mental health interventions, and the challenges of implementing compassion-driven governance within rigid structures.

The conversation also dives into inter-departmental conflicts, media narratives, fake news, RTI law, internal complaint mechanisms, Sabarimala administration challenges, and even future infrastructure projects like the Kedarnath cable car. This episode offers rare clarity on how power, law, public service, and personal integrity intersect in India’s civil service framework.

A must-watch for aspirants, policymakers, administrators, and anyone interested in governance beyond headlines.

00:00 – Highlights
04:30 – Introduction & long-term suspension discussion
05:20 – Personal background
07:17 – Why Civil Services?
10:16 – Choosing Law as a discipline
12:33 – First posting location
14:26 – Work with Wayanad Tribal communities
16:40 – Role of Calicut public & social media
19:35 – Managing Collector Kozhikode’s social media
22:26 – Pros & cons of social media in governance
27:32 – New initiatives & Operation Sulaimani
37:50 – Volunteers & Mental Health Centre
38:00 – Manichitra project
41:48 – Current status of Operation Sulaimani
43:38 – Karunya Kozhikode: most impactful project
47:28 – Yo Appooppa project
50:58 – Solitary cells & prison reforms
53:55 – Compassionate Kozhikode implementation
56:11 – Collectorship as public interaction space
57:54 – Departments worked across career
58:30 – Educational support schemes
1:07:50 – Timeline & emotions around suspension
1:10:03 – Official reason for suspension
1:14:23 – Complaint to CM against senior officer
1:17:15 – Why no legal case against seniors
1:22:15 – Extension of suspension period
1:27:55 – Public awareness of IAS conflicts
1:30:50 – Media challenges in law enforcement
1:46:03 – Internal complaint mechanisms in civil service
1:47:34 – Passport renewal issue
1:51:50 – Handling fake news allegations
1:54:21 – Understanding RTI law
2:02:03 – Life & activities during suspension
2:07:45 – Vision for Sabarimala administration
2:10:42 – Facilities & accommodation at Sabarimala
2:18:49 – Kedarnath cable car project
2:23:27 – Out-of-court settlement on suspension