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.
She noted that in June 2016 'Prosperous Puducherry' project was launched, followed by Swachh Puducherry scheme in 2017 and Water Rich Puducherry last year.
Puducherry Chief Minister V Naranyanaswamy was served a notice by the Supreme Court on Tuesday in connection with a petition filed by Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi over curtailment of her powers by a Madras High Court.
The Madras High Court had on April 30 ruled that the Puducherry L-G does not have the power to interfere with the day-to-day activities of the Union Territory.
Earlier in February, Narayanasamy had gone on a six-day sit-in dharna outside Kiran Bedi’s official residence.
The constitutional position in administering Union Territories is different from that of the States and gives the Lt-Governor power to act independently of his or her Council of Ministers which Governors of States do not have.
