Mumbai Model Gets World Attention | IAS Iqbal Chahal on beating COVID | Barkha Dutt

[@alrightymedia]

Thank Iqbal ji for your commendable work, Also thanks to CM Uddhav Thakre who let an IAS do their work peacefully

[@kanjilalbaishali]

Absolutely

[@saralaelisha5083]

Yes..The committed IAS with a good support from the CM is a blessing to state of Maharashtra..IAS with his thinking capabilities properly channelled to tackle the covid crisis

[@Rainbow_1981]

No need to thank the CM that’s t least we’d expect from a CM. None are doing a favor we’re paying the taxes for everything thing ..

[@alrightymedia]

@@Rainbow_1981 ok

[@mayankuniyal1962]

168 patients 6 hospitals 16th April- Fightback by BMC team and frontliners.Salute.💯

[@evelynsardinha1574]

Intelligent people will always succeed. We need intelligent people like Chahal to govern us.

[@IndranilBiswas_]

Let us also get rid of the notion that we need to be GOVERNED! We are free and equal. They are not governing but SERVING us. Whether it's the government or army or ias. We pay them MONEY to SERVE us and their services are our RIGHT.

[@evelynsardinha1574]

@@IndranilBiswas_ absolutely right. Better to pay intelligent people than pay people who take us for a ride.

[@AlokAsthana1954]

And quiet, efficient, unassuming CMs like Uddhav Thackrey who let intelligent people act on their intelligence. Uddhav should become PM.

[@joshwrites]

Yes people like him and Modiji will lead us out of this.

[@AlokAsthana1954]

@@c-far7050 - What’s wrong with you? Too much under BJP spell? Haven’t you yet realized their evil intentions?

[@annamendez6083]

Our CM deserves appreciation for putting the right person for the job and then giving him a free hand.

[@cedricdias8764]

Absolutely

[@yocto...6911]

What a joke ! A Govt tightly controlled by Father & son who are from a party/ org that's family run for many decades. No democratic approach to leadership in S Sena

[@balvindergill8744]

Absolutely. Also THANK YOU Mr Thackeray for sparing the Sikhs from the kind of massacres that Happened in Delhi and many other places in India. 🙏🙏

[@prabhatbhagat1796]

@@yocto...6911 people wanted to see how Shivsena's main leaders work in govt.. and Uddhav Thackeray and Aditya Thackeray are better than most ministers in India, aditya Thackeray is the future of Indian politics.

[@vivekchoudhary9301]

Worst State in India Maharashtra Most death n cases recorded

[@Nibha28]

Where there is will there is a way. Great to have committed officers like Mr Chahal. Wish we had a PM with so much clarity.

[@violadesvla3162]

2x

[@sunitawasnik4097]

Sorry you r expecting too much .after knowing his priorities...

[@yogeshpant8075]

I agree such persons should be at the helm of affairs.

[@ratika262008]

May not be the PM himself but at least his team can put their brains together and serve the country.

[@AmmeMahamaye]

PM needs to think from all angles. It’s not easy. The health ministry should have been more proactive.

[@vattamma20]

Very proud of Mr. Iqbal Chahal, IAS ; the Municipal Commissioner who did not hide any data. In fact he used that data and could achieved this by the decentralizing planning. Awesome work by CM showing the strong political Leadership and backing Mr. Chahal’s efforts. Best example to follow by other States! When Life is put in front of politics great things happen!🙏✅

[@vivekchoudhary9301]

Ganta Maharashtra is worst covid 19 State stop doing PR

[@samuelsavel7314]

Mumbaikar can be at peace & be assured that its State Govt. & the administration is taking care of their Pandemic. Only partner with them by masking & maintaining social distance Jai Maharashtra.

[@vattamma20]

@@samuelsavel7314 agree 💯👍

[@kanwaljeetkaur461]

Mr.Chahal has crystal clear thinking,highly confident and superb managerial skills...all put together equals to fantastic handling of covid in Mumbai...Thanks Barkha for interviewing this gem.

[@gangadharanv9497]

Great to see this officer Iqbal Chahal speak confidentially about the achievement of BMC. As a former Mumbaikar , I salute you and your whole team from the bottom of my heart.

[@abhasapre8047]

The Maharshtra government should be applauded for recognizing the importance of such dynamic IAS officers . A big thankyou to Mr.Chahal and the entire medical team for their commendable work.

[@vivekchoudhary9301]

Only fooling around More death n cases has been record

[@gentilechristian220]

@@vivekchoudhary9301 Not from Mumbai. This video is about Mumbai. Other places that are high on cases are BJP won. Go cry else to your Supreme leader.

[@bytheway4819]

@@vivekchoudhary9301 cry somewhere else..

[@aloysiusdiaz7275]

All IAS officers are trained for this kind of working ability, but how many in India work and deliver? Salute Commissioner Chahal, one odd man out.

[@suchitaguria7157]

It depends on the politicians under who their work

[@aloysiusdiaz7275]

@@suchitaguria7157 no the IAS are independent. If they show their spine, there is nothing the politicians can do. The IAS mostly go for the benefits that come with being suckers to the politicians. Such mentality among the IAS has brought down their stock, ultimately resulting in non performance and the present state we are in.

[@--..--.-.]

See....all this is just good management skills.....we have many with these skills and aptitude in both Pvt and Govt. But again......there was a lot of incompetency in the beginning.....

[@HAWK21M]

Cooperation and efforts by hospital CEOs, Student medical staff, Doctors, HCW all came together under good leadership of mr chahal. In an Emergency situation, its always important to be proactive , prepared and extra cautious.... Good planning by BMC.

[@neopachisia4563]

Iqbal Chahal should be Health Minister of india 😔😍😲. What an extraordinarily intelligent, efficient man.. well done...bless you, bless you.

[@rajeshdubey3341]

He is great as what he is today Once he turns minister?~?

[@jitendrabrahms195]

I agree 100%

[@vivekchoudhary9301]

Haha that why Maharashtra is no 1 in covid 19 cases n death

[@teresavarghese1177]

Will he be given a free hand to make decisions ??

[@Neha-co8vb]

That’s the exact kind of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ the country needs now.

[@nayeempasha5132]

Exactly

[@focus_seeker]

Exactly

[@lakshmansuri3216]

This man deserves a bharat ratna,not Sachin Tendulkar,for saving mumbai from the pandemic

[@saifshaikh6067]

****Kudos To Udhav Ji for giving free hand to Iqbal Chahal Ji and salute to this man working tirelessly and making Mumbai safe in these tough circumstances***Jai Maharashtra Jai Hind

[@deborahleclerc7733]

Thank you for showing us this. Congratulations Mumbai. Congratulations Mr Iqbal Chahal and team . God bless you all abundantly. Mumbai is blessed having you'll. I'm proud to be born in Mumbai

[@vivekchoudhary9301]

Congratulations Maharashtra is no1

[@elieldsouza5838]

Very humble man. There's no drama, no self appreciation. No exaggeration just a humble man trying to explain. He's not trying to get the people's appreciation with his words, just the direct truth.

[@meenageorge64]

CM of Maharashtra listened to him and cooperated with him...that's the point....

[@prabhatbhagat1796]

Yes otherwise there are genuis ppl in all states.

[@shiliaalocious6060]

Praise and thank You Good God for , CM, BMC commissioner of Maharashtra and Mumbai and all our forefront people who is working to subdue this pandemic whom God has blessed this state and all the states and our neighbouring countries.God bless all the prayer warriors . Praise You Good God ! You are prayer answering Father.

[@jammym7246]

Iam from Mumbai, the city just like Delhi was the first badly hit in india. Had this gentleman not prepared for the second wave even Mumbai would have been like Delhi today. There is no denying that he saved thousands of life of mumbaikars. Salute to him.

[@cleokarma7818]

What an exceptional extraordinary man a real hero . Big shout out to the officer and every single person connected with him . Kudos to the authorities for putting their faith in him and the entire city of Bombay for co-operating with him . Hats off .

[@sunitawasnik4097]

And we r clapping for him without knowing others know .... just imagine dr harshvardhan announcing the victory by our p.m. over covid . And .MUMBAIKAR not uttering a word . Will be quite till we r fully vaccinated

[@jitusalvi102]

Mumbai Model is successful because of its decentralised approach, a dynamic administrative leadership and an enabling political atmosphere. Mr. Thackeray and Mr. Chahal have given the Nation a lesson in Politician-Bureaucrat relationship. The Thackeray-Chahal model of governance and crisis management should be a key take away for the Nation from this crisis.

[@rohitmpanchal5803]

Mr. Chahal’s clarity of thoughts indicates his planning and intelligence. In these times of despair, a beacon of hope. To control the pandemic in densely populated Mumbai is a tall order, perhaps one of the most difficult tasks for any city in the world. 👏👏🙏

[@anjankumarsarkar6243]

It started with 18th of May, 2020, New York Times report. Mr.Chahal didn't react to rubbish the report. He just acted on it. What a great effort by the Team Mumbai. This will be written in golden letters. Salute to the person and the team who saved Mumbai from a disaster.

[@crispinlawrence8113]

Kudos to BMC and Mumbai, so proud to be Mumbaikar. Need more IAS officers like you to run the municipalities of other large cities in India

[@mrsrautcharulatasanjay4541]

Hats off to IAS officer Chalal sir

[@vivekchoudhary9301]

@@mrsrautcharulatasanjay4541 nice joke indeed,

[@binaayaak]

He is doing a great service to the Humanity. BJP/RSS members should learn from him how to help Public without propogating.

[@zobinkhan8130]

Bhajpa sarkar😂

[@nitinraut9477]

They will not learn ........ahankar aadmi ko aandha bana deta hai .....

[@ansuajo]

Damn Hindus want to talk big with nothing of substance

[@binaayaak]

@@ansuajo there are people in every religion want to talk big without doing anything whether Hindus, Muslims or Christians so mind your Language. This is not a religion debate but humanitarian crises we all are facing. For your kind information BJP/RSS are not the authorized representative of Hindus.

[@Asoka-great]

@@binaayaak worst part is RSS has hijacked the Hinduism and they think they are the sole voice for Hinduism...Hinduism existed before them and will cherish after them...

[@279kumar]

Arguments can go on and on.But we must appreciate this guy's confidence and optimism. Such officers are an asset to any organization. I shall request Mr.Chahal to have a VC meeting every week with all Commissioners of Maharashtra,so that they can be guided properly.

[@asimuddinakhtar7434]

We need persons like him in administration with clear vision and given a freehand to change India's destiny, salute to the whole TEAM.

[@poonambhatia3627]

EXCELLENT! GOD KNOWS HOW MANY PEOPLE OWE THEIR LIVES TO IQBAL SINGH JI AND THE CM THACKERAY !

[@april9990]

CM if Maharashtra is a corrupt moron. Chahal coordinated with Modi govt to help mumbai. swarajyamag.com/insta/within-15-20-seconds-i-got-a-call-from-cabinet-secretary-bmc-chief-reveals-how-centre-coordinated-over-oxygen-crisis

[@SidTrip]

yeah, CM THACKERAY sent poonawala scared for his life running away to London. quit your bs

[@vivekchoudhary9301]

Bakwass

[@edgaringoa1]

This man is a Hero. I wish we had him in Goa. We are sinking badly.

[@bytheway4819]

It's ok.we will overcome this.but remember choos right governance.wish u safety

[@mg.f.9023]

Ger community communication working. Need to be on the same page for efficiency.

[@rockeysingh9429]

There's no magic solutions for Covid19 you just have to shut your door hard so Covid19 can't get in you. Make a law in Goa get everyone to Wear body's defence shield 》》full PPE.

[@jammym7246]

Hang on guys, it’s going to be ok soon.

[@vivekchoudhary9301]

You will become no 1 like Maharashtra in covid

[@rajanidable8040]

Its really a great feeling when a family comes from Gurgaon spending lacs on transport n gets immediate admission n treatment in St. George hospital Mumbai ..Mumbai saves the life..feel proud to be mumbaikar ...Maharashtra govt is doing its job so well..humanity is respected 🙏

[@riyazshaikh2854]

Heart whelming interview, the succeed to Mumbai was that the commissioner was given full administration power without any interruption of power politics. Thank you Mumbai commissioner wish you the best.

[@gnxtpankaj]

Thank god we don't have Bevakoof Jhoota Party government in Maharashtra.. God saved us on time..🙏

[@gulistanden580]

Yes thank God.Iqbal ji is the man of the hour.

[@vi_illusionworld111]

Yes true

[@danishsiddiqui7985]

Scientific and logical thinking. Listening to the experts in the field. Contingency planning for the worst case scenario, accepting failures and putting people’s lives first. We are doing the exact opposite in the north😢

[@gentilechristian220]

True God saved us in the nick of time.

[@gnxtpankaj]

@Roguejin Da but we are not discussing mutation here.. the point is viruses will behave like virus. But the kind of initiative and efforts this government is putting is praiseworthy. Do you know Maharashtra is already preparing for third wave. Jumbo facilities are under construction for children. New task force of pediatrician has been formed by the government as this wave might affect young children. Scientific approach, listening to the experts, preparation for future is what makes Maharashtra government worth of praise.

[@sajidparvez9756]

The way he is acknowledged every thing from ground reports, gives a clear idea on how hard working mr. Chahal is. He pre-planned everything while working with experts. A big salute to you sir ! I'm glad that we have Thackeray sir, he understood your plan and potential and approved everything in his power to save it's citizens ❤️

[@gulistanden580]

God bless this gentleman.pls folks vote for educated people in future--who can think beyond gaumutra n gobar.🙏🤩

[@azarealbheri6876]

Exactly!!

[@salimwagay2734]

👍👍

[@Freetoomy]

Very true.. to add to it also think beyond hallelujah conversion and jihadi mindset

[@LeoLeo-jx3fy]

Ofcourse you had to mention Gaumutra. Too much hatred in heart. Get well soon.

[@ansumanpattanaik8224]

Love these conversations. Problem solving is one of the most exciting things to hear. And the commissioner is worth every penny.

[@varunchandergutti9376]

I am happy that an administrator understands the problems of adding unplanned hospital beds. Good that proper SOPs were made.

[@kunalkampassi9762]

These people are the reason why we sleep peacefully. May god bless such intellectual. Don't know how many life this guy must have saved by now.

[@ZafarIqbal-xr5ex]

thanks to Barkha Dutt, for reporting facts, from Karachi Pakistan

[@humerahumera5856]

That’s nice of you Sir

[@anirbansadhukhan4681]

Pakistani is thanking Barkha for Anti India propaganda.

[@humerahumera5856]

@@anirbansadhukhan4681 sadly that’s not Anti India but the truth of India. And there is no other thing than the sadness that she is trying to show. So that the unheard can be heard. Voice of the common people. Not Anti India. If the son of a mother is murderer than she has to admit it rather just support him just because he is her son . Doesn’t mean she isn’t his mother. She is saying the truth irrespective of anything.

[@modernandbudgetdiy8751]

@@anirbansadhukhan4681 What is anti India in this?

[@vivekchoudhary9301]

@@anirbansadhukhan4681 she mostly paid by Pakistani That's why she went many times Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@vikashbaid526]

An officer requires the support of politicians...I never thought much of thackery, but today I salute him.

[@mohamedabdulla5429]

Bakha .. I am into operations management and continues improvement for MNC for over 20 years .. watching Mr Chahal shows he is even above our league .. if India 's 25 % of IAS can be like him .. i am sure we can deal any Armageddon coming towards us . Hats off to Mr. Iqbal Chahal #Respect .. i hope Mr.Modi leave him alone .. watch him and understand difference between educated person ( with Merits ) and him.

[@aakarshankhatri]

Thank you so much Chahal sir, your thought process motivated me to work even harder for my civil services exam. Also today I have an answer why I want to be an IAS officer. You are a role model to me. God bless you Sir. Thank you Barkha ma'am for this piece. I owe you for that🙏

[@a1221feb]

Good luck

[@HARSHD36]

ALL THE BEST

[@aakarshankhatri]

Thank you

[@amritaray4070]

All the best for your future endeavours 😀

[@musicalindia5379]

Salutes ! Salutes ! Salutes ! to Mr. Chahal and also not to forget the CM for giving full freedom and decision making without having to fear set backs. Outstanding leadership example shown in moments of life and death by Hon'ble CM Mr. Uddhav. One man has turned around the whole situation amd saved lacs of lives. God has blessed them already amd blessings of common people will shower on them and the entire medical team amd staff and hospitals who cooperated with government. And not to forget thanking and applauding Barkha for relentlessly covering the finer points of pandemic despite her own personal loss. Hats off, Barkha. No words to adequately thank you and praise your journalism. God bless you.

[@Brototee]

After a long time came across such a logical gentle man who knows how to do the work selflessly. Also a big thanks to our CM for trusting him through out.

[@VlogwithSaba]

This team must govern pan India. He's so sensible, well planned and resourceful. Next health minister for the country? May be.. who knows! He's a leader who's sharing the credit.. kudos. Also he knows the importance of using technology for saving lives.. excellent governance. Proud of mumbai❤

[@rolapack]

Hats off to you Sir🙏 please pass this on to Bangalore too. God bless you Mr. Chehal🙏

[@sharonfernandes9004]

So proud of your efforts Chahal Sir. God bless you and your family multifold. Thank you for taking every Mumbaikar seriously and putting all efforts to save lives. Blessed to have intelligent leaders like you and honourable CM Uddhav Thackeray and energetic youth like Aditya Thackeray running Mumbai and Maharashtra. Proud to be a Mumbaikar.

[@neilpereira7356]

Wow... Iqbal Singh Chahal, you have managed a feat like no other. Awesome... Also hats off to our CM Uddhav Thackeray for the tireless work being done, without boasting abt it. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@amrishgloria]

We need dedicated people like him, my appeal all like minded people come together fearlessly

[@zakirkhan9167]

Great work sir 🙏. Thackeray saheb give free hand to this officer to control Human Killer ...

[@florencemonteiro5875]

The people of mumbai should join hands with the ones responsible for handling this situation. Team effort will always pay off. Each and every citizen needs to do their part.

[@mg.f.9023]

SCIENCE (NOT PSEUDO-SCIENCE) Is what Maharashtra has always followed! Bravo!

[@freddyvaz3178]

Thank you Mr Iqbal chahal. You really need to be knighted as Sir Iqbal. In today's India even a chor is addressed as Sir. A big salute to Maharashtra government led by our dedicated CM Mr Udhav Thackeray who has shown a great intent to face the crisis without coming in front of the camera. God bless you all.

[@saurabh7609]

He is a true leader with commendable managereal skills.

[@monowarabegum2954]

1 person made a huge difference by thinking outside the box!! And the mainstream media will not even mention Mr. Chahal's name or give him credit for his excellent initiative. He definitely deserves to be commended, including the team of people that came together to follow his plan. 👍🙏👏 Thank you Barkha Dutt for covering this important piece of positive news. 🙌

[@sanjotdalvi4195]

It's sad that someone has to convince these rich hospitals and doctors to reduce their charges as 'charity' or to salvage their reputation. They should be doing it voluntarily especially during such a difficult time like pandemic. But kudos to this man for stepping up and showing leadership 🙌

[@rammohunnathanael3177]

Prof rammohun nathanael from USA, DR you are doing EXCELLENT WORK FOR MUMBAI CITIZENS , GOD BLESS YOU&YOUR FAMILY

[@setu2712]

There are places where you share your cognitive learnings & then there are some places, where you learn immensely from others! Pleasure listening & learning ❤️👍

[@zakirkhan9167]

An idea can change our life 😎 but today in Maharastra an idea saves many many lives 🙏

[@kallikanakaappalareddy347]

Excellent Job being done by Mumbai municipal commissioner. Well planned , organised and executed to save people’s lives during the pandemic. God bless you Sir.

[@kruzspace]

Salute to Iqbal Singh Chahal and the Maharashtra government for backing him up! Thank you for bringing this fantastic story to us, Barkha. There is hope and we need stories like these to make us believe in the light at the end of the tunnel

[@thrilok0]

Got choose bumps by hearing his achievements I have personally managed similar situation in Karnataka, with poorly managed system... I salute him. When we are thinking about today , he is thinking about tomorrow

[@AravindanUmashankar]

A case of an outstanding public servant and the power of systems - A must watch - People like Iqbal Singh Chahal and his coordinated team are angels and unsung saviours - Let repeat his name - Iqbal Singh and the Government which stood behind him like a rock - Shiva Sena ....U make us proud , this is the combination that makes India saare jahan se accha !

[@JV-nt9bp]

Thanks Shri Chahal ji 🙏🏼 and we have to also remember that MH has a very good CM, BMC, Etc. Thanks to him for managing so well in spite of Opposition party and vindictive politics without funds too. Thanks to all. Jai Maharashtra.

[@aditikamble7001]

True true. We have got one of the best CMs ❤

[@vi_illusionworld111]

True

[@gameover9395]

Maharashtra CM valued humanity and science over ignorance which saved life's. Who you ask for PM . Uddav Thackeray I Say.

[@aditikamble7001]

@@gameover9395 true udhav ji can become the next PM, he will surely handle our country well.

[@vivekchoudhary9301]

@@gameover9395 that's why u have highest death all over the India 😂

[@joshinadias4294]

Excellent work...so proud of Mumbai n Iqbal Singh chahal sir n the honourable CM.. we in Goa are a mismanaged lot.. completely clueless n in total denial of the second wave..leave alone the third one..stay safe Mumbai

[@DrGurjyotNanda]

Thankyou Chachal sir, your excellency has saved maharashtra ! and Barkha pls Help us here in north with such talented people , all we got here is Stupid dumb minds.... !

[@ansuajo]

I am sorry to hear but you would do well to understand how Kerala people cooperate and have no tolerance for the stupid BJP

[@tejgill8367]

The guy is Sikh

[@bhuvaneshwaran000]

@@tejgill8367 he is not sick

[@rty75]

@@tejgill8367 how does it matter.Sikh or no Sikh,he has performed his duty, efficiently.Stop bringing ur petty religion politics everywhere.

[@shakuntalalivneh8742]

I think Tej Gill made the comment just to correct the bigoted poster who is obviously under the spell of the RSS and their ideology of hate.

[@pascoalmartinfernandes3041]

Incredible job done Iqbal and his team's. Excellent, May God bless all of you and excellent functioning and cooperation of the Maharashtra govt. Well managed by all the who were working with Iqbal..thank you..

[@avelinfernandes84]

I am so grateful to you Sir for all the hard work you have put in to save the humanity. God bless you and your family. I also appreciate ou CM who gave you full freedom to work the way you wanted. God bless you and all you coworkers.

[@plum2600]

Thankyou Sir, Iqbal Singh Chahal.Even one life matters.🙏

[@ry8156]

We need real officers like him.. Salute to him and his team :-)

[@manindermann8164]

very good interview Thanks to Mr. Iqbal And his team I wish all DC all Hospitals Doctors associations learn from this model.

[@indudogra666]

Not only Mumbai, but whole of India is indebted to him for giving us a ray of hope.

[@agsunil108]

This awesome Iqbal Chahal is the Lord's own man... the kind of a person who empathises with those who come to him in distress.... A quality that is totally lacking in most of our politicians & public servants, the media, the courts & other pillars of the society.... When you 'feel' for the people & work for their welfare...the Lord is already with you.... Thank you, Barkha Dutt, for doing this piece...Have shared this with a lot of people around me.... Whatever the Godi media & the ruling party trolls may say about you, your contribution to the Covid19 fight as an authentic reporter of this calamity is glorious too...! 👏👏👏👏👏 All our politicians & public servants must learn from from Iqbal Chahal -his dedication & humility is touching- so self effacing about the work he has done & is already in preparation to face another crisis if it happens.... Infact the whole world can learn.... The empathy & the will is all that is needed...Iqbal Chahal has these qualities in great abundance!!!!

[@fun_with_tan]

We need more officers like you...

[@400saar]

There are officers but politicians are not allowed to do their work

[@Khem10]

When the things went tough in Mumbai, the tough ( Iqbal Singh Chahal ) really got going .... and today we can tell the world that this is a real Bharat Ratna ( Gem ) of India... actually he deserves a Noble Prize for the way he showed the other metros & cities of india on how to handle the Mammoth CoViD in a Cities of India ...

[@nbose3010]

This can only happen in Mumbai. The cooperating nature of Mumbaikars can only bring success to this model. I have experienced it myself when I stayed there for 5 years.

[@rajendraparab1556]

Thanks Mr. Niranjan Bose for reciprication !

[@simofernandes7465]

What a man. India needs more of these type. He is Lucky He has got backing of His Bosses and Good team of Professionals!

[@manikaghosh9372]

Wonderful! In fact decentralization should be the most commonsense way of managing the pandemic. Why can't all states use this best practice? Politics can be kept at bay

[@abdulkaderismail8013]

Not only in pandemic, country like India should be more of decentralized for better and TN is fighting for this for decades.

[@mehulnaidu9444]

You have done a commendable job in controlling corona situation in mumbai. We need people like you to handle such a disastrous situation in near future.

[@aloysiusdiaz7275]

If all governments servants were like I S Chahal, I wonder where India would have been standing today. Not to forget the solid support and a free hand given to him by the CM and his team. This is real governance.

[@anirbansadhukhan4681]

Most government officials are corrupt like Sachin Vaze

[@rajendraparab1556]

Absolutely Correct !👍

[@prabhatbhagat1796]

@@anirbansadhukhan4681 many r and many will be.. most corrupt party ruled Maharashtra just before this govt.A lot many officials need to be changed, but u cant do mass change making in such times.

[@jswaminathan3989]

Man with a mission and brain and equally supported by Doctors, and HospitaL fraternity...

[@BM-cz5uz]

Maharashtra, its govt, administration and people, have received a lot of criticism from people around the country. Simply because we didn't give our votes to Modi and his band of thugs. And we are not perfect. But when it counts, we have risen to the challenge and in style. Always proud to be a Mumbaikar, and grateful to be living here in such a difficult time. We have been able to go through this pandemic knowing that if we need it, the medical facilities will be available. Congratulations to our government, administration and the millions of volunteers for working so hard and sensibly for us, and keeping us safer than in any other part of the country.

[@immigrationcanada1802]

Maharashtra people have voted BJP only. Dont forget 2019 results

[@prabhatbhagat1796]

@@immigrationcanada1802 BJP never had 145 seats which were needed

[@madhavarao1488]

I suggest Karnataka health minister dr. Sudhakar take the advise of Mr. Iqbal Sachal to improve the caring of KOVID patients in Karnataka.

[@hemad1991]

Thank You Sir. God bless you with more power.

[@judepinto1334]

Important words used by him, "We", & "Best Team" not "I" did everything... If a MC can choke thinking about deaths of citizens, one can measure the commitment level. First time I have heard some concrete plan and Mumbai citizens can feel secure.

[@philip2652]

Good job done by Mr. Iqbal ji, BMC Chief, Congrats to you Sir you are to counted as Hero of Mumbai (India), also to your team, also hope that other States follow its suite, before the pandamic hits very harshly, we all need to be prepared right now for the third wave that will hit the Country,Sir ji, a great and fabulous job done by you and your team, wish you all the best and we hope one day perhaps very soon come out from this crisis, your great idea and a very creative information is much needed right now at this time, thanks Barkah ji, for this well versed interview with Chief of Mumbais local Corporation , Mr. Iqbal Chahal a man to be inspired...

[@alfredmaben2007]

And also you have a supportive CM, so it's a plus for Maharashtra... Best wishes...God bless!

[@ravijoshua2048]

Bombay's Municipal Commissioner should be nominated for the Padma Bhushan.

[@rahulghosh7058]

Padma Vibhushan

[@edgarvas2635]

God bless you both for the interview and for the direction shown. Wish we had people like you working in Goa. I still don't know why the CM and the Health Minister in Goa are trying to do everything here when we should have intelligent people like you Sir to do the same. Hope you are transferred to Goa soon. God bless you for having so much love and affection for humans which in don't see at all here.

[@sangeetaiyer]

Commendable job Mr. Bmc Chief

[@rahulspundir3245]

These brilliant and brave officers BMC lead by Mr. Chala gives us so much hope . All is not lost. We still have accountable people in our administration and Government whom we can trust with our lives and our country. Mr. Chahal and Hon Chief Minister of Maharashtra you deserve a standing ovation . Salute!!! Thankyou for being real heroes and Leaders. Let rest of the country learn from and be ashamed for letting their people down and letting them die when they could have done so much to save lives. Recently learnt about Goa GMC - 72 patients died in last 4 days because of lack of oxygen. This is unpardonable offence .I just hope and pray that those who are truly responsible are punished and made examples out of this. So that in future all public servants including politicians understand what responsibility really means.

[@vishalprabhu1822]

fantastic Work done by Mumbai BMC and CMO ; hands up and lots of Love for saving Lots of Human Life in Mumbai and Maharashtra.; Jai Maharashtra / Jai Hind.

[@srinivasankrishnan1595]

All States should follow this Model. We should appreciate this IAS. He is a Role model

[@Cape_of_GoodHope]

Proud to be a Mumbaikar 👏👏👏

[@sundaransubban2974]

Super, congratulations, the country needs people like you to save humanity from disaster.May pray Almighty shower blessings for healthy & peaceful life to continue to serve humanity.

[@sky_life1]

His work style is as unique as his name! Motivating young mind for being highly competent in their work following ethics and Integrity.

[@saurabbbhardwaj1930]

Phenomenal work. Wish we had goverments at center and states similarly empowering good people like him

[@kvvgk43]

I strongly believe that many many top officers, be it IAS, IPS, Engineers, Doctors can be as dynamic and creative as Mr. Iqbal Chahal. They should only let their conscience and courage to become driving force, not greed, self-preservation.

[@jasdeepkaur6623]

The BJP's loss was Maharashtra's gain (this officer was unceremoniously compelled to leave the central govt). ...just proves that the party is packed with nincompoops. Salute to this capable and intelligent officer!

[@chandra3779]

Respect to both of you. And govt of states should learn from him how to operate in these tough times. So clear and practical moves

[@jimmyjohn4593]

Mumbai seems to be safe in the hands of Mr Iqbal Singh Chahal. He seems to be in absolute control of the situation Mumbai going through. The confidence with which he speaks one can understand he has studied the problem completely. Wished we have lots of such officers& appears his CM is also top of the situation. He is doing oxygen audit which are all quite important. Salute to you sir. Ms Barqa Datt please do continue independent journalism. Great reporting from the ground.

[@josethottumkal]

Thanks to Iqbalji and especially honourable CM Uddhav Thackeray who is a man of much understanding and wisdom. Thank God we have him as CM who allows delegation of responsibility and power.