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THINKER OF THE DAY | K. S. Subramanian
Book – Political Violence and the Police in India (2007)
Key Views
Political Influence: Political interference can weaken impartial policing.
Police Autonomy: Police need professional freedom to enforce the law fairly.
Social Justice: Policing must protect vulnerable sections of society.
Accountability: Police autonomy must be balanced with democratic and legal accountability.
Police Reforms: Reform requires institutional changes, not merely better equipment and training.
Effective policing requires professional autonomy, political neutrality and democratic accountability.
KEYWORD OF THE DAY | Political Neutrality
Neutrality means the state of not supporting or favouring either side in a disagreement or contest.
PUB AD PYQ VAULT | Day 61 | PYQ (2023)
The district collector continues to be an important institution in Indian administration, despite the emergence of democratic decentralisation. Critically examine.



