Strong at the Top
I am no fan of the Congress and it's President, Sonia Gandhi. But in a comment on various corruption scandals, she has said something that I agree with. She had said that our "moral universe" is shrinking and "Greed" is on the rise.
It was really refreshing that a politician, for once, cared to talk about the root cause behind these scandals rather than the usual political responses of law-taking-its-own-course or bringing-culprits-to-book.
The only sad part is that she, her son-cum-heir and her party only say such things, but don't live by it. Otherwise, how can she explain Shibu Soren, A Raja, Suresh Kalmadi and the various appointments of tainted politicians and bureaucrats to important positions like Governor, EC, CVC and others?
As Sonia said, greed is the prime reason many of our even well-to-do politicians and bureaucrats indulge in scandals when they get a chance. Though no law can actually regulate greed, strict and speedy enforcement of laws as well as transparency and efficiency through technology can reduce corruption to acceptable levels. That requires a good as well as strong leader for the nation at the top. Let's keep this in mind when we vote next time.
It was really refreshing that a politician, for once, cared to talk about the root cause behind these scandals rather than the usual political responses of law-taking-its-own-course or bringing-culprits-to-book.
The only sad part is that she, her son-cum-heir and her party only say such things, but don't live by it. Otherwise, how can she explain Shibu Soren, A Raja, Suresh Kalmadi and the various appointments of tainted politicians and bureaucrats to important positions like Governor, EC, CVC and others?
As Sonia said, greed is the prime reason many of our even well-to-do politicians and bureaucrats indulge in scandals when they get a chance. Though no law can actually regulate greed, strict and speedy enforcement of laws as well as transparency and efficiency through technology can reduce corruption to acceptable levels. That requires a good as well as strong leader for the nation at the top. Let's keep this in mind when we vote next time.
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ReplyDeleteWe need people who can act. Such statements do not really mater. However for most of the people in India, what you say matters. Actions do not count. If not we wont see corrupt ministers given a free hand. Her credibility is lost but she is intelligent enough to create a public opinion that is favorable, even among the educated masses. They will identify a scapegoat and get out of the issue quite easily. In my view there is no difference between Sonia and Mayawati if the end result is going to be the same.
ReplyDeleteTrue. Thats what I think also. Sonia or even Mayawati may say anything, but what they do only matters. They don't do anything they say and the people repeatedly get fooled. We need to vote for a good and strong leader whenever we vote. Not some one who is only strong in sweet talking.
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