Chennai grew on me like no other place: Tamil Nadu DGP Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal
Former Tamil Nadu DGP Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal reflects on his long career and deep emotional connection to Chennai. He highlights the city's resilience and community spirit, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Provides a personal perspective on urban governance and the social fabric of a major Indian metropolitan city.
I came to Chennai in 1996. It was a city that was new to me, far removed from the places where I had lived until then.
Yet, over the years, Chennai grew on me like no other place. I developed a deep emotional bond with the city and, more importantly, with its people.
Having served Chennai in different capacities — as DCP Flower Bazaar, DCP Traffic, Additional Commissioner of Police, South Chennai, Commissioner of Police, and later as DGP — I have had the privilege of experiencing the city at different levels and from different perspectives. I still fondly remember my days as a DCP, when I worked closely with my team on the ground. Those years involved immense hard work, but every challenge was more than compensated for by the warmth, trust, and affection of the people.
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