Corruption in India: How It's Consuming Us and What We Can Do About It

Really an eye-opener presentation on corruption and how it is consuming us alive.

Dear Uday,

Thanks for sharing a very touching message filled with facts. Then the question is, what to do?

In Andhra Pradesh, Mr. Chandrababu Naidu, though not free from corruption, has introduced certain administrative reforms (e-seva, e-tendering, etc.) and tried to bring some accountability to bureaucracy and ministries. But people have rejected him. The Congress, being a national party, to come back to power, joined hands with KCR (TRS), which wanted to divide the people on a regional basis. Several people, mostly educated, are raising their voices against corruption. Unfortunately, these educated elites will not take an active part during elections, giving scope for the same branded corrupt leaders to come to power. Our judiciary is also responsible for this state, as cases will not be finalized for decades. It is a good thing that you have brought this to the notice of all our members. Let it be spread; let us do our bit during elections to improve the system.

Today, the internet is a powerful medium, and this should be used to spread this message. I wish all our CITEHR members to express their opinions and do their bit to eradicate corruption. Otherwise, what is the use of pointing out bad as bad unless you try to do something to make it good.

Regards

Dear All, very much like cancer, the problem of corruption has reached such proportions and is of such enormity that only a common force of all citizens of India can remove it. No wonder the Honorable Judges of the Supreme Court have termed it as "mind-boggling." The very people who were made trustees of the State power by the people have either failed to act for reasons best known to them or have themselves become predators. So who will and who should save the country? The ultimate masters of the powers-that-be, that is, the people of India, have to wake up and throw the culprits lock, stock, and barrel. So all citizens, wake up, be brave, and exercise your power.

God bless this country and its citizens.

Regards,
Y. K. Kalia, Advocate (Sr. Citizen).

This is a very good posting and at the proper time as well. To stop the corruption in our country, Shri Baba Ramdev has launched "Bharat Swabhiman Yatra." He is trying to awaken the Indian people against the corruption and looting of our nation's money. He is meeting two lakh people every day. On 27th February 2011, there will be a great rally in Delhi to create better awareness in the nation.

Alternative Solutions for Development

There are better alternative solutions to develop our country without taking any loans from the IMF, World Bank, and other rich countries. Let us come together to strengthen the hands of Shri Baba Ramdev.

I would like to thank you for consolidating all the facts. However, I am optimistic that together we can bring about a golden change. I am willing to participate in any kind of group or individual activities to fight against corruption.

Best Regards,
Ashish