Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath recently engaged in a discussion with senior Bengaluru police officials in the latest episode of his podcast. Kamath discussed about Bengaluru’s persistent traffic challenges and the preferential treatment often given to VIPs. In his recent podcast, billionaire entrepreneur engaged in a direct discussion on VIP culture in Bengaluru, joined by Commissioner of Police B Dayananda and Joint Commissioner of Police MN Anucheth.
Do police fine politicians asks Nikhil Kamath
Kamath raised a pointed question: "Do police fine politicians when they break a (traffic) signal?" This query sparked a candid response from Commissioner Dayananda, who acknowledged that VIPs, particularly those holding high constitutional positions, are often given preferential treatment.
Dayananda explained, "Generally, they give the green signal there…they get the green and go." He further clarified that for individuals like the chief minister, governor, or prime minister, ensuring free movement is a necessity, not merely a matter of status. Security concerns also play a significant role, as these individuals often face high security threat perceptions.
Are there too many VIPs with privileges?Kamath then followed up by questioning whether there were too many people enjoying this privilege. Joint Commissioner Anucheth responded that preferential treatment is based on constitutional post and security arrangements, emphasising that not everyone receives such treatment.
“It's just that there are many positions in our government which require that kind of a security scheme, which requires priority signalling or preferential signalling,” said Anucheth.
Both traffic commissioners agreed that fewer individuals receiving preferential treatment would be ideal. When asked if they preferred lesser people to receive this preferential treatment, both traffic commissioners said in one voice, "Yes, the lesser, the better."
Do police fine politicians asks Nikhil Kamath
Kamath raised a pointed question: "Do police fine politicians when they break a (traffic) signal?" This query sparked a candid response from Commissioner Dayananda, who acknowledged that VIPs, particularly those holding high constitutional positions, are often given preferential treatment.
Dayananda explained, "Generally, they give the green signal there…they get the green and go." He further clarified that for individuals like the chief minister, governor, or prime minister, ensuring free movement is a necessity, not merely a matter of status. Security concerns also play a significant role, as these individuals often face high security threat perceptions.
Are there too many VIPs with privileges?Kamath then followed up by questioning whether there were too many people enjoying this privilege. Joint Commissioner Anucheth responded that preferential treatment is based on constitutional post and security arrangements, emphasising that not everyone receives such treatment.
“It's just that there are many positions in our government which require that kind of a security scheme, which requires priority signalling or preferential signalling,” said Anucheth.
Both traffic commissioners agreed that fewer individuals receiving preferential treatment would be ideal. When asked if they preferred lesser people to receive this preferential treatment, both traffic commissioners said in one voice, "Yes, the lesser, the better."
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