Indian Infrastructure Crumbles after Rains: How do we Fix this? | Vantage with Palki Sharma 

Corruption and lack of accountability

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...

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 talk about something that is “Real” not fake.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...😢

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 ❤

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

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

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

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.

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

Pray 🙏 for India 🇮🇳.

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

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 is a superpower.. well according to Indians

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

Wastage of our tax money. Shameless politicians.

She finally looks at her own superpower india !

And India thinks it can easily compete against China😂

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

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.

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

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??

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.

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. 😂

100%. India needs to get the basics right.

Uuh uhhh… how the winds are changing… questioning the authorities 😂😂😂

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Palki had to report this with a heavy heart.

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!!!!!

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

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

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

So simple Corruption😂😂😂😂.

I thought they will blame China for it

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.

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

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

The so-called rising superpower 😂😂

PALKI : CHINA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS 😂

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

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

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

thanks for reporting this. could never expect the same from television media

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, you're joking. India is #1 superpower on this globe. those crumblings happened in china.

Because media is too scared to question govt

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.. 😥

Oh i never thought india has infrastructure to crumble 😅.

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.

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

Corruption and lack of accountability to Indias Billionaires… I don’t understand why India have most of the Billionaires and at them time have poorest of the poor!!!! It makes no sense

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

I am surprised Palki didn't find one way or another to blame this on China. She is relentless. I feel sorry for her husband.

Great! She is taking about India finally

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

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

Its all about stopping corruption and enforcing regulations.

India is now just like western world, especially and more particularly highways. I remember in 1980s, Government Public Works Engineering teams touring USA, no doubt, their efforts paid off, and continue for the future of India. Never let disasters bother you, go after at it and try your best to do better. Love and well wishes to all PWD engineers of India.

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.

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. 😐

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

Finally Palki got her spine back❤. Thanks for doing your job.

It is important to acknolwedge India's own problems to improve the livelihood of Indians.

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

Corruption - Since Modi became a PM, people in India suffered many different ways. But the India media always promote it has no issues, specially this lady.

Substandard work all the way. No pride in doing their best. Always trying to cut corners at the expense of the peoples life. From the top to the bottom.

An abundance of manpower....rightly said. Which sadly brings with it an abundance of corruption 😓. I say this with a heavy heart...Indian here. Still...hoping for the best. Jai Hind 🇮🇳

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

Wow, Palki is so brave and on point. I'm not Indian but I admire her.