Kiran Bedi: A police chief with a difference

The speaker shares her journey from a unique upbringing in India to joining the Indian Police Service, where she redefined policing with a focus on prevention. She transformed a notorious prison into a center for education and meditation, emphasizing the power of mindfulness. Currently, she is involved in educational and anti-corruption movements, driven by her philosophy of life and justice.

What was unique about the speaker's family in the context of 1950s and 60s India?

• They lived in a rural area.

• They had only sons.

• They were a landed property family.

• They educated all their daughters.

What philosophy did the speaker's parents instill in her?

• Luck determines success.

• Life is on an incline.

• Success is predetermined.

• Life is a straight path.

What new concept did the speaker introduce in Indian policing?

• Power to prevent

• Power to punish

• Power to negotiate

• Power to ignore

Why was the speaker sent to a prison assignment?

• To reward her

• To challenge her

• To lock her up

• To promote her

What was the purpose of introducing meditation in prisons?

• To increase prison security

• To punish prisoners

• To entertain prisoners

• To address distorted thinking

What significant step did the speaker take as a prison governor?

• Built new prison facilities

• Increased prison sentences

• Reduced prison staff

• Introduced a meditation program

What is the speaker currently involved in?

• Educational and anti-corruption movements

• Building new prisons

• Starting a new business

• Writing a book