With all the stir going on in our nation these days, I feel, as a blogger, I gotta share my views on the topic. Maybe I should warn you that my views may not be liked a lot, but then, we do live in a democracy, right?
To address the issue, I'd like to use the W-Questions. I feel I may be able to express my opinion better this way.
Who?
Anna Hazare: One man army, capable of inspiring the ever-procrastinating and uninitiated youth and the non-demonstrating, ever-enduring middle class. Whoa!! Hats off ~
How?
By raising an issue which is close to most of us. CORRUPTION. We all have paid a price. Be it bribing a cop, TC, Postman or the MSEB guy. Any govt. official/agent for that matter.
When?
We may have had to pay through our nose to escape punishment. Or felt lucky to be let off lightly for errors/mistakes which would otherwise cause us to end up in prison.
Typical Scene: In a hurry, you skip a signal? (You may argue here that there was no oncoming traffic at that point of time). Thanks to your 'lucky' stars, you get caught by the 'mamu' hidden somewhere who springs at you...damm, you resign to your fate...there goes the 100. You reach for your wallet while trying the 'student/I'm new in the city' face...You normally feel its easier to bribe here than get into the whole nitty- gritty of paying the entire 500 fine, wait of a receipt and waste time. The cop doesn't disillusion you either. You finally reach your destination (just in the nick of time) and some friends claim 20 to be the bribing norm...damm...should have tried to bargain!
Why the noise?
Not that I endorse any of the above behavior, but this is generally the routine. We all know it. Many of us have done it. Some may put their foot down and pay the 500. Some may argue that 'I will never break the law, hence, this does not apply to me'. In my view, law-breakers should pay the fine for risking their lives as well as the lives of others. But what I want to point out is: Plainly, how will the JAN LOKPAL bill help me?
In order to post on this, I did some reading. The bill claims to be the tool to end corruption !!
The Jan Lokpal Bill aims to effectively deter corruption, redress grievances of citizens and protect whistle-blowers. If made into law, the bill would create an independent ombudsman body. It would be empowered to register and investigate complaints of corruption against politicians and bureaucrats without prior govt. approval.
Our country is 65years old. But corruption has been existing much, much before that. How else do you think the babu system has come into place?
Its a carcinogen, eating into the system, which people feel, one day, will become gangrened and fear that it will have to be cut. We are all party to this form of society. If anyone claims he is untouched by corruption, then I can show you a guy trying to garner media attention.
I believe we all have values, we all want to live in an honest country. BUT will fasting, demonstrating, mass gathering, slogan shouting and the rest help one reach this goal? I respect Mr. Anna Hazare, but, I feel like he's throwing a tantrum. The next guy who want's his really wonderful bill to be passed will follow suit and cause another stirring. Who knows, maybe the corrupt officials will fast so that the bill won't be passed. There are many ways to look at the scene. Some believe that the Gandhian way moves mountains and it surely does. But will a bill help the root cause. It may takes years to get corruption out of the system. Only to find that the corrupt have moved on to better techniques to escape the system. Sometimes I feel that all we are trying for is "a quick fix". The problem , however, is so deep-rooted, that a quick-fix may only serve as a pacifier. Surely, the corrupt may shy away from asking anything in these times and even if the bill is passed, as Anna wants it, who will guarantee the end of the evil cancer?
We the people of India think with our hearts, are passionate in what we believe and are willing to do all it takes for a just cause. But issues like corruption need more than just a bill. No governing body would want to accept the bill as it is, coz it will shoot off their creamy benefits right away. But instead of fasting and trying to hold the country at ransom, there are many ways that the problem could be tackled. One method proposed by Mr. N. Nilekani, Chairman (UIDAI) is Tariff card corruption. (http://www.indianexpress.com/news/this-withusoragainstus-is-the-kind-of-line-used-in-the-iraq-war/835125)
There are many more practical ways to address the issue, but sadly, no quick fixes can be offered by any.
So there you have it, my view to the ongoing drama, event, or movement.
To address the issue, I'd like to use the W-Questions. I feel I may be able to express my opinion better this way.
Who?
Anna Hazare: One man army, capable of inspiring the ever-procrastinating and uninitiated youth and the non-demonstrating, ever-enduring middle class. Whoa!! Hats off ~
How?
By raising an issue which is close to most of us. CORRUPTION. We all have paid a price. Be it bribing a cop, TC, Postman or the MSEB guy. Any govt. official/agent for that matter.
When?
We may have had to pay through our nose to escape punishment. Or felt lucky to be let off lightly for errors/mistakes which would otherwise cause us to end up in prison.
Why the noise?
Not that I endorse any of the above behavior, but this is generally the routine. We all know it. Many of us have done it. Some may put their foot down and pay the 500. Some may argue that 'I will never break the law, hence, this does not apply to me'. In my view, law-breakers should pay the fine for risking their lives as well as the lives of others. But what I want to point out is: Plainly, how will the JAN LOKPAL bill help me?
In order to post on this, I did some reading. The bill claims to be the tool to end corruption !!
The Jan Lokpal Bill aims to effectively deter corruption, redress grievances of citizens and protect whistle-blowers. If made into law, the bill would create an independent ombudsman body. It would be empowered to register and investigate complaints of corruption against politicians and bureaucrats without prior govt. approval.
Its a carcinogen, eating into the system, which people feel, one day, will become gangrened and fear that it will have to be cut. We are all party to this form of society. If anyone claims he is untouched by corruption, then I can show you a guy trying to garner media attention.
I believe we all have values, we all want to live in an honest country. BUT will fasting, demonstrating, mass gathering, slogan shouting and the rest help one reach this goal? I respect Mr. Anna Hazare, but, I feel like he's throwing a tantrum. The next guy who want's his really wonderful bill to be passed will follow suit and cause another stirring. Who knows, maybe the corrupt officials will fast so that the bill won't be passed. There are many ways to look at the scene. Some believe that the Gandhian way moves mountains and it surely does. But will a bill help the root cause. It may takes years to get corruption out of the system. Only to find that the corrupt have moved on to better techniques to escape the system. Sometimes I feel that all we are trying for is "a quick fix". The problem , however, is so deep-rooted, that a quick-fix may only serve as a pacifier. Surely, the corrupt may shy away from asking anything in these times and even if the bill is passed, as Anna wants it, who will guarantee the end of the evil cancer?
We the people of India think with our hearts, are passionate in what we believe and are willing to do all it takes for a just cause. But issues like corruption need more than just a bill. No governing body would want to accept the bill as it is, coz it will shoot off their creamy benefits right away. But instead of fasting and trying to hold the country at ransom, there are many ways that the problem could be tackled. One method proposed by Mr. N. Nilekani, Chairman (UIDAI) is Tariff card corruption. (http://www.indianexpress.com/news/this-withusoragainstus-is-the-kind-of-line-used-in-the-iraq-war/835125)There are many more practical ways to address the issue, but sadly, no quick fixes can be offered by any.
So there you have it, my view to the ongoing drama, event, or movement.
I very appricaite with a Mr.Anna Hazarre and your owesome words and opinion . I will always suggest that every citizen of country should sopport Anna to get the bill pass by our goverment.
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