Corruption and lack of accountability

Wow! Indian media is now talking about the elephant in the room.

When i saw the thumbnail, i was startled as to why India would be portrayed wrongly, but immediately, once the video started, i realised you guys are utterly right.....finally someone addressing these issues. Kudos!

Finally!!! You spoke up Palki against a government who has been in power for 10 years and is back for another 5 years! Utter failure!

Finally!!! Accountability....it took 10 years to talk on the real issues by main stream media!!! Media is supposed to be the fourth pillar of the nation...

This is one of the rare moments where I saw Palki & her channel investigate & criticize the current govt rather than praise it endlessly & mislead people into thinking India has no faults & is a target for neighbouring countries. Safe to say the election results have been good for journalism at least

Finally you talk about something that is “Real” not fake.

Nice to see that palki is talking about interior designs of india's huge infra. But the root cause of this is the corruption 🙄

In China the whole team are held accountable including design, construction, and subcontractor. Life time accountability. If a bridge collapsed, they are going to jail. From chief designers, engineers and construction companies chiefs. Corruption is the biggest enemy of all developing countries.

The basics for India’s development is not infrastructure. It is politics. So long as we don't have civilised, consensual and constructive politics we will go nowhere. Pretty similar to our traffic situation.

It feels good to see Indian media to talking about real issues ........why is no politician is being blamed about taxpayers money?

Shocking headline.... because according to her, India is a superpower

Thanks God she did not blame China or someone else for that.

That’s the best issue you have raised Palkiji. Need immediate attention of the supremos, whoever they are.

Madam we congratulate you for talking the truth about our country.

Agree, Countries like Thailand has much much better infrastructure India's don't stand anywhere...😢

What Happened? Ms. Palki finally looked inwards. Always being critical of others, Ms. Palki could not ignore our own deficiencies. Keep up Ms. Palki, you will slowly realize that Real Journalism is made up of Honesty, Fairness and Balance. Wish you the Best.

After a very long time you spoke for India and above all for democracy. I never lost hope in you. Thank you for coming back ❤

10 years back people were told "Ache Din Anae wale hai", Now People are asking "Aise Ache Din kab jane wale Hai !!"

Respect Palki. She's my favorite Indian journalist. Very fearless and honest to talk about the real issues for the good. I hope she's safe after she reported this.

Perfectly said...Tired of hearing the same stories about Indian infrastructure again and again and no improvement at all😢🙄😵‍💫🤦‍♂️...I have given up now and hopelessly accepted reality of our city’s infrastructure

India still need another 500 years to become todays china or america in terms of development. Dust, garbage, old fashioned designs, corruption, 0 action against illegal works, public nuisance, poor technology, etc etc but most imprtantly funds are being misused in evry sector.

Finally someone talked about this. We need more voices like this.

I think media's payment is delayed for some reason.

Wow Palki Sharma is talking about problems in India and not blaming Rahul Gandhi. This is the real Kali Yuga.

Wastage of our tax money. Shameless politicians.

First time I saw her talking about issues indian people facing in India.

In China if these collapses happen, heads will roll From : Singapore 🇸🇬

Made in India: 12 Bridge collapses within 17 days (Bihar, India). India should be recognized and get their well deserved Guinness World Records for these extraordinary achivements.

Finally you opened your mouth against this government. Keep going and be true to your heart as a renowned journalist. Do not fear anything.

How precisely you addressed the issue, with a neutral mindset. You’re one of a kind, Palki Ma’am.

I was in the capital of India a few months ago, while driving down a road where Indian presidents resided and where lots of foreign embassies are located, I saw a lot of deferred maintenance everywhere. Whether it's street lights, manhole covers, flowerbeds, everything is either broken or missing ( stolen). It's sad to see even the most prestigious location in the country is neglected as well.

In Indian Construction of buildings they often dont use enough Portland cement. This is to save money. A national standard must be met and inspections must be done fairly and without bribes.

India is a superpower.. well according to Indians

Pray 🙏 for India 🇮🇳.

Finally this lady speaks of real stuff and truth that has to be drawn attention.

100%. India needs to get the basics right.

Wow. Is this the same Palki Sharma who was, not long ago singing the praises of the govt's achievements regarding infrastucture in her speech at the Oxford Union??

Finally, Palki grew some spine. Used to hate her biased manipulating tactics. Hope she continues to speak up when there are problems.

There’s a reason as to why Ambani ji chose an Australian construction company for the construction of their house.

I am from Mumbai, we have billion dollars budget, but we massive corruption here. Just yesterday taken paid off due to crumble of local train, shame one day rain cause it, worst from last one decade our local train are open, inefficient and shitty. So much financial capital for you.

Infrastructure is in general crumbling, not only during rains ,any capable person today if given a chance will migrate from the country. Crumbling Infrastructure, lawlessness , pollution, lack of public space in all major cities etc.

At last Palki is back in her true form... A real journalist ❤

Indian media: Nigeria is building ghost airport and infrastructure meanwhile at home in India…😂

Firstpost now talking about real issues. These issues really matter. Thank you, keep it up.

How can we fix this corrupt and rotten Govt politicians and Babus? No answer!!...😢

If you question anything you are labelled anti national. Without criticism, it's easy to be a superstar

She finally looks at her own superpower india !

After much brag about how India is a force to reckon with compare to China, Palki just couldn't hide the laughable Indian infrastructures anymore. 😂

COULD NOT EVEN COMPETE WITH MALAYSIA, THAILAND, VIETNAM, INDONESIA, PHILIPPINES, NOT EVEN CAMBODIA OR LAOS !!!!!!.... 😂😂😂 From : Singapore 🇸🇬

Bigger problem is, we wake up and face the same issues every morning, complaint about them, cry over them and go back to sleep only to repeat it the next day. We just wish that we don't get troubled by Government!! Why are we so scared of politicians!! How do we change this, I think about it and i don't have an answer. It feels like its a lost cause now.. 😥

Our ancestors will be ashamed to see what we have done to this great land of ours!! People need to stop spitting gutka on roads and contractors need to lower their corruption and increase the quality of work soon!!!!!

She is not blaming China.I shall sleep well tonight.

And India thinks it can easily compete against China😂

India will be a superpower in 2025!

So simple Corruption😂😂😂😂.

When I was in high school in one of the nations of East Africa all my high school teachers were Indian Nationals. This was 40 years ago. They were the best and over qualified teachers. I remember one of the teachers was my Geography teacher. I will never forget the topic in class he thought us and I enjoyed them until today. The topics were such as the Malthusian theory of population growth in China and India, floodings and infrastructures. I don’t have the intention here to discuss but he was comparing the 2 nations that have over a billion population each. He tried to explain in simple term how the Chinese tried their best control the flooding and systematic built infrastructures made China today great achievement in economic developments and has become the 2nd economic power next to the USA. With time it might surpasses USA. Hunger has become history in China and ofcourse the flooding control mechanism India could learn from China. When it comes to India despite a lot of improvements and developments in the last 20 to 40, I am very disappointed about the infrastructures and poverty in India. Having over a billion population and what I see the infrastructures, poverty and housing issues in India are very cronic; sad to watch this is the role of Government and the government has to have a vision to change this once and for all stop meddling things inside the nation. Under the current circumstances forget about India thinking becoming Super power at this particular time. This doesn't mean India won't be Super Power in the future if it has a vision that works not poltics. A nation of millions in poverty and poor infrastructures and housing is concerning. The great people of India have to do something unique to change the the situations. It is for the good of the people of Asia, Africa and South America. India can play a big role in the developing countries because we have similarities in so many ways beginning in the history of Colonialism. Thanks

Omg palki is reporting on real issues rather than praising godi or blaming china

Palki ji NAMAN 🙏 for an Excellent Presentation . India will surely be a Super Power in Corruption & Islamic Jihad .

Instead of constant praise, it is good for Firstpost to also raise the problems for the Indian authority to look after the national shortcomings!

India will always be at the "Still Catching up" spot 500 years from now.

weather is much harsh outside of india in many countries but they dont get such problems ! all my life for 50 years i hoped for better infrastructure but india simply keeps disappointing me

ये विफलताएं हमारी सत्तर साल की कमाई हुई कामयाबी है। इंजीनियरिंग, मेडिकल, पर्यावरण, सामाजिक कार्यों में प्रशासनिक अधिकारियों (IAS) को बेइंतहा शक्ति देना अनपढ़ नेताओ की मजबूरी हो सकती है पर सुदृढ़ इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर की नही। सत्तर वर्ष लगे है यहां तक आने में शायद ये विफलता एक तिहाई ही है, दो तिहाई तो बाकी है।

Very cleverly ignored the failure of Pragati maidan tunnel inaugurated by SUPER HUMAN…No mention of corruption 😂😂😂

It's not just maintenance. It's the design and shortcuts being taken.

This is the type of news we desperately need in india 🇮🇳

Journalism is about more criticism of the government. So yes this report is good.

we call china as cheap quality product but in reality its us

I thought they will blame China for it

Thanks for bringing up this video. I was literally unsure why no other media brings it up. Even though we can say that we landed in moon and have all good facilities, Noone can escape the bad, unsafe roads, worst public transport infra. Worst part is, even airports are not safe and Boeing aircraft is safer than our airports. Trains still don't have anti collision system,despite of so many lives lost recently, but I don't know why do we need bullet trains while we are afraid of local trains. In case we want to declare ourselves as developed nations, it should firstly turn safe. 1. Safe road 2. Safe house 3. Safe food 4. Safe transport 5. Safety for women and children The above things were not easy to accomplish tasks for indians.

This is one of the best one so far .. ofcourse I like all Palki Sharma’s news but this one really what India needs to improve upon

Oh i never thought india has infrastructure to crumble 😅.

The so-called rising superpower 😂😂

Palki, You deserve my respect.

Finally. Palki is talking sense. I think India needs to value its people more. Proclaiming that you are 1.5 billion yet you focus only on 200 million effectively means you have a 1.3 billion burden of people. China says noone must be left behind, and 8ndeed they have moved plenty from the mountains.

Palki had to report this with a heavy heart.

This is a very negative report about India but no mention of what Modi is doing about this. He has been in power for a decade now.

Its all about stopping corruption and enforcing regulations.

Surprised to see the transformation of FirstPost and Palki Sharma. I was expecting she would rant about how the previous governments did not take care of the infrastructure.

Palki they have to swallow their pride and hire Chinese construction firms to train the Indian workers.

India will take 100 years to catch up with China in terms of infrastructure

OMG!!! WE CAN NEVER STOP NOR RESTORE EVERYTHING IF "MOTHER NATURE STRUCK" ... BEST WEAPON WE CAN DO ARE "FERVENT PRAYERS" & "REPENTANCE "🙏🙏🙏

India needs more people. It has room for 100 crore more (1 billion). Don't prove me wrong. You can do it.

Because media is too scared to question govt

The greatest issue of India's development has been raised. Hats off to the anchor.

Indian cities have grown unchecked since 1947. Yes maintaining existing infrastructure in government duty but old structures can’t stand such rains. Don’t forget what happened in Germany not too long ago. Storms like now didn’t happen a decade ago even. So, pointing out what needs to be done is good, its tone must be tempered by considering the facts and the context. Didn’t expect Palki to forget this!

Because of prodigal science engineering... In Kerala, you can be an Engineer, with minimum marks in Maths and science

Yes Palki Good question and questioning the ruling party is not only our right buy our duty too. Good that you're finally realizing this.

For once Palki has raised a question against the ruling Govt.

Its not always the politicians or government to blame. Its the responsiblity of every one especially who is entrusted with the work of constructing infrastructures. We need sincere, authentic workers and employers with dedication, sincerity and nation builders Who can plan and implement our infrastructure authentically. I think we should give our army engineers the responsibility of building infrastructure.

Looks like palki have finnally grew some spine to spill few facts about current government

Thanks for finally focusing on our internal issues rather than taking about Pakistan China all the time. Keep it up! Please take this positively not trying to mock here. Thanks again, Really like this show and Palki's news narration. Thanks

These are also the types of news that is much needed, government needs to know and tackle these situations. The corruption that runs deeply in making and passing tenders of these bridges needs to be exposed. It should not be even a question, doesn't matter which government built what things, we need infrastructure that can be relied upon if we want foreign companies to keep on investing and trusting us. 12 something bridges collapsing in Bihar in just a month is just super wrong. That should not ever be acceptable. This is not a question of IF anymore. It is a question of NOW.

All those feeling good that palki had finally got balls to speak the truth is just a mirage. All new channel are under BJPs IT cell and they just act like they are on the people’s side

She didn't mention rampant corruption from top to bottom. Corruption results in shoddy work and standards and that's why infrastructures failed.

Sanitary system, water supply system,transportation, rural roads, slums, beggars are what indian media channel should focus more than on international news. I love India and want these things to improve. Love from swiss

I was in New Delhi just last month. The roads and infrastructure were so bad that even South East Asia's poorest country of Laos seemed more developed than the capital of the world's fifth largest economy. 😐

Palki M'am , u & ur media r in someway or d other... "the GUARDIAN" hailing from India. Whether it is Firstpost or some other banner, we are proud of you. I hope you get what I mean. Jai Hind

Indians need to be honest, honesty in whatever we all do...

i do not believe palki will report this about india for a moment i was thinking she was reporting about china