Politics, not policy, behind India’s pollution crisis: Kiran Bedi
In an exclusive interview with The Statesman, she underlined the need for grassroots political leadership that remains visible beyond polls.
In an exclusive interview with The Statesman, she underlined the need for grassroots political leadership that remains visible beyond polls.
She said the capital has witnessed a steep decline in recent years and urged officials to walk the streets in the morning to see the situation firsthand. Once in office, she said, they must work toward coordinated solutions.
Bedi called for addressing key issues such as public health, safety, and cleanliness, noting that the era of political blame games must end.
A biopic titled "Bedi: The Name You Know. The Story You Don't" will chronicle the inspiring journey of Kiran Bedi, India's first female IPS officer, highlighting her career and personal challenges.
The presentations that included self-composed poems, thought-provoking articles and soul-stirring narratives reflected upon the challenges that our nation faces.
Over the last 15 years, the conference has seen over 425 international speakers and 6000+ delegates come together from 110 countries in this celebration of womanhood, spirituality, and collective action.
This fight between the CM and LG Kiran Bedi became blatant on Sunday when Chief Minister V Narayanasamy walked out of the `At Home' event organised for Republic Day saying that he was been informed prior to the event.
Last week, CM had submitted a memorandum to visiting President Ram Nath Kovind seeking the recall of Bedi, alleging that she had done nothing for the development of Puducherry and instead been "impeding" implementation of various welfare measures and decisions of his cabinet.
All secular parties would hold a big rally in Puducherry on Thursday under the leadership of the ruling Congress to protest the Citizenship Ac and the NRC.
Examinations of Madras University and Anna University scheduled for Monday have been postponed in view of heavy rainfall forecast in the area.