To shed India’s colonial legacy, PM Modi should begin by reforming our colonial-era police

In this episode of ThePrint Security Code, Praveen Swami explains why Prime Minister Narendra Modi should begin by reforming our colonial-era police, to shed India's colonial legacy and how there has been no interest shown to eradicate the Police Act of 1861 so far.
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[@AP-do6sv]

Absolutely brilliant. This is what the fourth pillar needs to do. Talk about issues the community is ignoring but impact us the most.

[@ululukululu450]

Why shouldn't india agree to become a part of China instead of staying as the absolute irrelevant country of toilet-less scammers? Don't give me nonsense reason like patriotism and emotions. Give me actual economic and strategic reasons why india becoming a province of China would not be better for indians than it is right now. Go ahead... Imagine the wealth, the power, and the resources Akhanda China, expanding from Sea of Japan to Arabian sea with 2.8 billion people would have.. can you imagine??? Now imagine being a citizen of that superpower country. An agreement to Anchulss india into Akhanda China would be the best thing for 1 billion indians atleast. Maybe the English speaking indian elites will lose their power but for the ordinary indians, it will be divine blessing to uplift their lives..

[@ksvinayraj]

Agree 200% with you sir. This has to be brought to center stage in election

[@helcurt2509]

Thank so much mr.swami. i watch print just for your insight. I am grateful you made this episode. As a lawyer myself i feel pity for victims of crime and apathy of police. The guilt prevented me from sleeping hence i have decided to join the police force after being an advocate. I will work for victims and weaker sections of society.

[@ThePrintIndia]

Hi, Glad to hear you liked it. Thanks for tuning in.

[@PromodhSridhar]

This is the most needed and the first thing that needs to be done .. they need to be made accountable and have people who are higher caliber

[@devilsadvocate4864]

Supreme Court wants to reform everything except itself 😢

[@ajaymehta1366]

It's really a brilliant article/episode made by You , Sir. It's most neglected but ironically most important issue affecting life of our citizens. A victim always remain frightened and criminals hang raped girls on trees in open. NOTHING HAS CHANGED SINCE 1861. In every regime masters wanted someone to get their dirty deeds done or to hide their dirty deeds or to harass their opponents. Even this "someone" when fed up with their conscience call, he kills his own conscience just to survive.

[@ThePrintIndia]

Hi Ajay, Thanks for tuning in.

[@jugchats]

Absolutely relevant today. Thank you Mr. Swami for bringing this up.

[@ajaymehta1366]

If police reform happens, law and order improves ,it will definitely result into increase of GDP

[@stansarvesh6550]

It was needed to address. The colonial mentality still prevelent in our society, forming a new kind of dominant and treacherous class that will one day destroy every possibility of local leadership and self governence.

[@prajwalshetty9809]

Why isn’t this viral yet? Urgently needed reform!

[@MrG_11]

Unfortunately this will never happen. Everyone in power benefits from the status quo wrt police.

[@RavindraSinha]

Modi Govt has not addressed reforms required in Judiciary and Police

[@kallachi729]

Absolutely on the money. Among the many colonial archaic laws to be revise, the 1861 (OMG 1861!) should be done yesterday. Unfortunately I suspect that more than 70% of Indians are unaware of this travesty. Congrats for bringing it up.

[@sabyasachimukherjee2465]

Well said Praveen Swami.

[@col.waltervonschonkopf69]

All the people need is a fair and efficient justice system and equitable tax laws.

[@anujr.sharma2679]

With meticulous research and increasing popularity of Mr. Praveen Swami’s work, Shekhar Ji can now take breaks from his non stop CTC..National interest streak! 😊

[@mandy28887]

Very important to raise awareness of police reforms. No reform is complete without police reforms.

[@Defencewait]

This topic is rarely discussed by political parties.. Because it's too scary for them..

[@shanmugampn4571]

Bangalore police recruitment scandal should have been eye opener for police reforms. Only unpopular leaders require police support.

[@Anandomide]

Hear hear 🙏🏽🇮🇳

[@anuragpandey2635]

The most important thing needed today. The problem is reform would take away Politicians control over police that's why it's never brought.

[@ThePrintIndia]

Totally agree ( (Praveen)

[@user-hb7lc1jw1h]

Agree. Need to do bit by bit. It is much needed but the PM can’t reform everything in one go (things left open for 70 yrs). BTW There is an independent arm called judiciary which needs a very serious push. The jails are over flowing and judiciary is just appointing CJIs for 2-6 months duration. It doesn’t help that judiciary appointments are almost as non transparent as the congress party leadership appointments

[@BeE_AriyaN]

All India Judicial Service is the need of the hour to push forward a serious reform in the judiciary

[@helcurt2509]

@@BeE_AriyaN won't happen, law minister didn't get permission from many high court. All india judicial services needs constitutional amendment but then judiciary will most likely struck it down

[@krishnachaitanya1220]

Point proven without yelling 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rksahib8314]

Excellent presentation and analysis of our police forces

[@sanjaigs8883]

Loved the compelling points ! it is a powerful episode for all those who should be listening. While I agree that there should be a top down approach for police reforms it is disheartening that not one police person serving or retired who has come out with a paper in the last 5 decades urging successive governments to implement police reforms. For modern day threats ranging from cyber security to terrorism the police seem to be woefully comfortable in their obsolescence.

[@dr.vijayanraju3656]

This is one reform no political party would ever do

[@sujanbain423]

Awesome video, very nicely put. Thank you sir!

[@waseempervezx4460]

The best episode

[@mailtorajrao]

100% bang on!

[@ThePrintIndia]

Thank you for the kind words! (Praveen)

[@mailtorajrao]

@@ThePrintIndia You are welcome!

[@satyabratadash8725]

So true and realistically explaine

[@kaulkaul8898]

The policing is ignored by every political party because they want to use it for their own benefit. this needs to change

[@tonyraheja1]

Important issue

[@maverick8396]

You have hit the nail on the head. Couldn't agree with u anymore than this. This reform has the potential to bring about economic changes as well.

[@inderjitsahota]

One of the best video's on the matter

[@lesmonde4361]

It's true

[@os4879]

Brilliant work Praveen Ji

[@ThePrintIndia]

Thank you so much (Praveen)

[@helcurt2509]

Not a single politician will pursue police reforms. It suits the political class and elites. Independent and citizen accountable police force is a threat to the political class. We citizens need to protest and bring revolution for correct policing

[@abhijeetsalkar7557]

Sir, why is your left hand not being used while you speak?... just curious. Your coverage is excellent...

[@ThePrintIndia]

That’s really well-spotted by you. I need it to scroll through my notes! I’ll pass your observation on to the video team, and see if we can find a fix ( (Praveen)

[@nagatubein]

Police is under who's control ? If modi ji tries to do the state subject you yourself will tell he is breaking federal structure. So your this advise doesn't need to be heeded. Modi ji knowns when to do what.

[@chaitanyasharma812]

Masses shouldn't be involved in such a prestigious institution as the Army.

[@ninadkharkar2720]

Insightful

[@jaganms62]

Yes, we have been changing cosmetic colonial legacy but not the core colonial functions which are not relevant for the present. The parties are concerned of the publicity they gain instead of the core strategies.

[@anuragbanerjee2879]

Policing is a state subject .. BJP states should start reform .. maybe the oppo then can get a hint ... But given the experience with simple change like agri laws ..I dont think it will be possible

[@dpfrmhell]

Does this figure on any party's To-Do list...or in public demand...NO

[@tapemaj]

Such an amendment of the colonial legacy is nigh impossible...... Part of our federal rule of governance. Therefore even any mention of this will be an exercise in futility.

[@ThePrintIndia]

I hope it isn’t, Mr. Majumdar. In many countries, police reform only became possible after decades of steady campaigning, and I hope that happens here too, one day (Praveen)

[@betterbhagalpur8837]

Did someone refered Bhagalpur here.?? 😜 I once asked a big aspiring politician from Bihar, how can bihar improve rule of law? in the UN Sustainable Development Goal Index, Bihar scores only 16 out of 100 in "Peace, Justice and Strong Institution". The politician of course had no answer.

[@rajpipla1]

A legacy cannot last 75 years unless the legatees are happy to keep it that way. What role does the Raj play in how a thana functions today. In any part of the country. Whichever party is in power.

[@kraftindo2365]

Where every chief minister of the state is corrupt and not only that our prime minister before Modi was worried for the mood of Gandhi family and family is busy with the mood of China's communist party, you are worried for reform in police system.

[@26debjyotidas14]

The Islamic invasion into India and the subsequent British entry into India destroyed the sexually liberal culture of Ancient India to a great extent. Nudity , toplessness and homosexuality were widely common in Ancient India. Just see the ancient temples of Khajuraho and Ajanta Ellora. Sadly today Indians are more inclined towards the Victorian Christian Morality.

[@hubrisnaut]

bs, public toplessness and homosexuality are normal in Sweden, a historically Christian society. Even in my British protestant founded State in America, woman can go "topless". There is no "law" against it. Maybe you are thinking of Muslims...

[@vladtheimpalerofd1rtypajee316]

Police reforms will happen in India In a parallel universe

[@cyrilmathew4136]

Police reform is most likely never going to happen in India. Politicians will never want to cede control of the police force as they work as the ruling party's enforcers. This is a quintessential case of opposing interests where the interests of politicians goes against the public interest. Unless, of course, we elect better politicians which we Indians who are divided on the basis of region, religion, language, caste, skin color etc. will probably never do.

[@rajg2969]

Well said sir but will the political parties do it as this give them insentives appoint their people maintain their exclusivity over the system

[@unibks4382]

How about asking for the return of the kohinoor?

[@zarvanali888]

If Mumbai attack didn't wake you up. Nothing ever will. Your Police is still very ill equipped and not ready to respond to any difficult situation. They simply can't.

[@homeless007]

hmm

[@LetsbeHonest97]

reforms shouldn't be met with azadi protests from jnu...

[@darshilvshah]

A higher volume of audio would be better

[@sandeepakgupta]

How about naming your channel in non-colonial language first?

[@badshahshah4611]

Police in India are criminals & political stooges in Uniform whose bravado is limited to harassing & extorting the civilian populace. However when confronted in the task of being first responder in a terror strike, Police will disappear. Police training, conduct & leadership is of serving colonial Masters who are replaced by Indian masters who target their own countrymen as colonialists had done. No difference. Police in India is the last organisation any citizen would with deal with or complain or ask for help. Barring few individual Exceptions the majority of Police personnel are hatchet men for politicans & criminals. ⚓️⚔️🇮🇳

[@rishuuuuuu]

Policing should be strict, modern and since we are now a socially mature society with good law and order, it’s important to raise the punishment in crpc. A rapist or a love jihadii gets 9 month of jail only, for ruining the entire life of a girl …… he comes out open and kills the entire family

[@shrenikster]

damn good. but doesn't it feel like he's reading from a teleprompter?

[@minni1357]

Education and educational criteria in administrative exams needs to be changed first.

[@manils35]

Well said with good intentions. Will you bell the cat?

[@chaitanyasharma812]

"colonial Legacy" is necessary for officers in the armed forces because it seperates them from the other ranks. If eradicated, a phase will come when " Command" will also be regarded as a symbol of ghulami and other ranks will disobey. Modi doesn't like enlightened cultured officers who can eat in french styles, British cutlaries because he can't do such things. Thus calls it colonial and other bakwas 😁

[@hubrisnaut]

If you can't see my lengthy comment below it is because it was blocked. best wishes unknown friends...

[@jonswap9097]

Colonial era laws were made for a dictatorial regime, and so were not created to be fit for a democratic society. Why wasn't there a complete and systematic review of law and order after independence to get rid of bad or outdated laws?

[@pullathomas7098]

William Wilson Hunter.

[@MrSpiritsurf]

Exactly sir. Not by merely changing the names of roads and streets. Judicial reforms. Police reforms. Federal nature of India. But in reality BJP leaders are the new colonials. Quite insidious and dishonest.

[@MrSpiritsurf]

Colonialism was cemented by the Congress and is being continued with gusto by the BJP. From British raj we are under metha Raj. No democracy.

[@mr.creator4592]

Also plz someone highlight reforms in judicial system.

[@hansikursch484]

05:09 it's still commonplace. Didn't that chap from the police cyber division was caught planting digital evidence? Was anybody ever prosecuted?

[@vijaybaghel5325]

Sabka time ayega

[@smartlearning6390]

Police harass more than help

[@carpediem4603]

Thank you for not going back to Emperor Ashoka times. Is this a history essay or your report on the police act?

[@hubrisnaut]

This platform is being censored. I am done. Wish you well.

[@homeless007]

😭

[@user-kj9cs8ok9n]

Reform is also needed in anti India media "Print".

[@xerxes5592]

Underrated 👌

[@giftfortoday2643]

Only way to burn colonial legacy is to get rid of all trains. Running to US will not get rid of colonial legacy. Tea is colonial legacy - English brought tea to India from China to create plantation. What a vein and Stupid attempt.

[@abhi.c137]

Equity mutual funds mein invest kijiye aur apni savings ko aage badhne ka mauka dijiye

[@smartlearning6390]

mutual fund are subject to market risk

[@pullathomas7098]

209,

[@pullathomas7098]

183,133

[@pullathomas7098]

Un,-sympathetic.

[@pullathomas7098]

1883 James Stevenson.

[@THEVENGENCEGURU]

Modi is an expert at making an issue out of a non issue and distracting the public. His bhakts will happily support him even if the 'reform' is abstract or sentimental instead of anything on ground. Unfortunately Rahul is not the real pappu, we are.

[@pullathomas7098]

Snuff out.

[@pullathomas7098]

Dimish expense.

[@karunroongta]

The. Police need to see mirrorr

[@Pmh_UTube]

This began in British era. Why do you say PM NM should correct it? India needs to correct it, whosoever be the PM. Or more correctly the legislative body. PM has a bigger role and he's doing a great job outside the country.

[@gomezmilkin340]

Because he’s been given once in lifetime the responsibility due to a secure majority. You can’t wield so much power and ignore important reforms. If there’s any govt that can implement it - it is a government with large majority. Grow up and realise what opportunity you have been given

[@Pmh_UTube]

@@gomezmilkin340 Politely; 1. "Grow up" was rude & lacking in common civil curtsey. 2. Esp so because I'd asked a question to the speaker, not to you. Checked your credentials. Since 2013, 272 comments, 9 subscribers, 1 like. (Correct me if I don't know how to interprete what net throws up). When you "grow up" these numbers to a respectable size, I may ignore the rudeness & pay some attention to the comment.

[@aayushtyagi0001]

nothing more than promoting agenda......