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Blog | My First Lesson In Delhi Came On The Lawns Of Gymkhana: Kiran Bedi Writes
Gymkhana is not merely a building or a parcel of prime real estate. It is living heritage. It carries memories of generations - sportspersons, servicemen, professionals, families, and communities.
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Opinion
- Kiran Bedi
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Blog | The Opposite Story: On The Tragic End Of Radhika Yadav's Dream Life
The story of Radhika Yadav is one of cultivation with potential to grow in abundance, but chopped as she got to bloom.
- Saturday July 12, 2025
- Opinion
- Kiran Bedi
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Blog: My Fight For Students Against Private Medical Colleges - By Kiran Bedi
My fight was against the extortion racket of private medical institutions, in particular Deemed Universities in Puducherry. How deep is the rot I had not fathomed at the time. But I had heard that it enjoyed powerful patronage.
- Tuesday April 24, 2018
- Blog
- Kiran Bedi
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Opinion: I'm On Mission Mode, Not A Ceremonial Head
They are wasting their time on me. Instead, work with me and see what a miracle Pondicherry could be within months.
- Friday April 7, 2017
- Opinion
- Kiran Bedi
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Opinion: Chief Minister's Ban On WhatsApp Immature, Unpardonable
He overlooked the framework and guidelines for the use of social media by government organisations issued by Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Communication and Information. It seems he did not know that his own department had issued a similar circular on the use of social media on July 4, 2016. He himself is on Twit...
- Monday January 9, 2017
- Opinion
- Kiran Bedi
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Opinion: After Cyclone Vardah, Kiran Bedi's Tips On How To Prep A City For Safety
I resolved that we may not be able to prevent a cyclone, or heavy rains, but we can all be prepared to mitigate their effects.
- Wednesday December 14, 2016
- Opinion
- Kiran Bedi
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Opinion: Swachh Bharat Must Include Removing Dog Shit Too
This situation about the fear of stray dogs is reportedly not only in Pondicherry but all over the country. It is because we have let stray dogs roam the streets, even when ferocious and a threat to human safety.
- Tuesday October 11, 2016
- Opinion
- Kiran Bedi
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Opinion: What I Learnt In 100 Days As Lieutenant Governor
I wanted the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry to be known to be easily accessible, a communicator, citizen-friendly, consultative, collaborative, a solutions provider, secure, well-informed and even recognisable.
- Monday September 19, 2016
- Opinion
- Kiran Bedi
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Opinion: Why I Threatened To Leave Puducherry. Cleaning It Is Not For Me Alone.
If we want to make Puducherry clean then it has to be we, not me alone.
- Tuesday August 23, 2016
- Opinion
- Kiran Bedi
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Opinion: With WhatsApp, I'm Trying To Ensure Common Man Gets Immediate Help
Our first endeavour was to bring together all Heads of Departments on one platform to start communicating with each other on an real-time basis and keep up the conversation. Chat with each other. Be friends without even formal dinners.
- Monday August 8, 2016
- Opinion
- Kiran Bedi
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Opinion: India vs Its Arm-Chair Bureaucrats: Enough Is Enough
Now we know, friends, why all the impressive schemes and ideas are not bearing fruit at the ground level. And all the huge financial investments are not yielding proportionate results and reaching the sections of society for whom these are meant for. It is arm chair bureaucracy.
- Monday July 18, 2016
- Opinion
- Kiran Bedi
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Opinion: Why I Asked Rajinikanth To Be Puducherry's Brand Ambassador
Prosperous Puducherry cannot be prosperous until is it safe, secure and Swachh.
- Sunday July 3, 2016
- Opinion
- Kiran Bedi
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Opinion: Why I Have Banned VIP Car Rules In Week 1 At Work
Sitting in the car, with blaring sirens, even though I saw people greeting me, I felt suffocated and isolated. As same cheering people were pushed and held back, I felt distant. I felt apologetic and ashamed when I drove past several waiting for me to pass.
- Tuesday June 7, 2016
- Opinion
- Kiran Bedi
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Opinion: As A Police Officer, Shaktiman Was Let Down
I think it's time to restrict the deployment of Mounted Police where it can serve us as best such as ceremonials, patrolling the streets, small lanes, rural areas, and, of course, for visibility and confidence-building.
- Friday April 22, 2016
- Opinion
- Kiran Bedi
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Opinion: Delhi Cop Monika Bhardwaj, Ignore The Trolls. You Did Good.
So what if Monika was abused? We cops are trained to deal with it. Earlier it was to our face. Now it's on the wire!
- Monday March 28, 2016
- Opinion
- Kiran Bedi