Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday emphasized that using technology in the right direction and fearlessly can elevate policing to the next level.
Addressing the annual event of the Indian Police Foundation (IPF) at the Maharashtra Police Headquarters in south Mumbai, he highlighted the importance of periodically restructuring the police force to enhance agility.
“Technology is like a horse. It is the horse rider who decides the destination. If we use technology by taking it in the right direction, fearlessly and in the right manner, then I think we can take policing to the next stage,” Fadnavis said.
He drew parallels with the introduction of computers, recalling the concerns that once surrounded technological advancements. “While we speak about embracing new technology, we also have a lot many questions in our mind, just like when computers were introduced. At that time, we had questions—whether it will affect employment, and had fear that many will lose jobs. But we did well in the (IT) sector. There was a boom in that sector and progress in Silicon Valley,” he explained.
The Chief Minister also addressed the portrayal of Mumbai police in Hindi films. “For many years, films have done an injustice to the Mumbai police. Many times, they did not show when the police delivered on time,” he said, urging for a more balanced and realistic depiction of the force’s efforts.
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