Okay, so Anna Inc. has got massive support, almost unprecedented to any cause since Emergency. I'm not sure about the quantum of change that it can bring to the current version of the Lokpal bill or speaking in broader terms, the consequences this whole movement's gonna have on the future politics of this country. But there are some things that have changed...definitely.
Once upon a time in India, there used to be someone who always thought that he can never stand for anything. He is good only at verbal bashing - on public forums, in newsrooms, blogs etc but when the time comes for real karma to match his words, he just backs off. Not anymore ! That someone has finally stood up for his conviction.
Once upon a time in India, there was a breed of cynics, who when asked why do they condone or indulge in corruption, used to reply, "Sab karte hain". Now, when asked as to why they are not supporting anti-graft movement, when finally "sab nahi karenge" (atleast they are saying so) their stance has changed to," Because I am corrupt myself, I can't participate in anti-corruption movement". Now that seems like someone is taking a moral high ground, whose reason for not supporting a noble cause is that he has been systematically immoral in the past. Sorry Mr & Ms Cynics, but that' s what I call Perfect Hypocrisy !
Once upon a time in India, people believed that an economist would make the best PM ever. Wrong decisions, pathetic advisors, inaction on scams and people started calling him Not-so-man-Mohan. He got another chance of redemption but Sammohan-formerly-Singh got it all wrong as usual. Gossip-mongers say he earned the sobriquet due to the poker face and monotonous tone with which he'll say anything asked of him, absolutely anything, even if it means ridiculously blaming US for the current unrest. Rumor mills are also running that an NGO named Sikh-Pride has filed a petition with SGPC to issue a fatwa against Sammohan, refraining him to use 'Singh'. Alas ! Nobody thought of the poor animal whose dignity is in mortal danger.
Yes, it may be wrong of people to say that because they are corrupt t so they will not participate in the movement..
ReplyDeleteBut it is equally wrong for people to participate when they are sure that they would participate in corruption in FUTURE....what is the use if you participate in such a movement and then in your regular life carry on paying bribes - in whatever format...
And I still doubts on how long can this 'public support' last!!
I am also sure that inspite of all the oaths people may have taken at the anti-corruption rallies, they may indulge in corruption in future...but why are we considering an utopian world here..the movement was never aimed at 100% corruption-free India..but if smone is tryng to get it down to 40-50%, i think its okay to do our bit ! and if a proper lokpal is passed am sure there will be far lower tendency from the demand side...just like what ICAC did to Hong Kong...
ReplyDeleteI also think its a temporary phase of public support..but it was heartening to see people finally standing upto something...for the first time...so it might well act as reminder to political class for long time to come...