While the ‘Anna phonomenon’ has taken the country by storm, as we the people of India quite understandably are fed up with this ‘mega monster’ called corruption, yet it is time for each one us to reflect upon the following:
a) Anna ji and his core team need to set an example for each one of us, by taking an oath in public, that we would not bend any rules, or violate any law of the land, and if we do unintentionally or otherwise, we would face the consequences, as dictated by the law of the land. No matter what the temptation might be, we would not try to bail ourselves out, by bribing the authority in question,
b) The current impasse is over the Lok Pal bill Vs the Jan Lokpal bill. Would Anna and his core team, care to educate citizens like me, as to how would the latter make our lives any better as compared to the former, besides enabling our country to progress much better?
c) “I have faith in the parliament but not in the elected representatives of our parliament”. Would the orator of this statement care to explain to citizens like me that, what is left of our parliament, if we were take out our elected representatives? Secondly, it was shocking to say the least, to witness members from the opposition, launching an all out attack on the government in both the houses of parliament yesterday. The timing was pathetic. This is the time for all the existing parliamentarians to come to together and seriously debate as to how to we can further strengthen this key symbol of our democracy, which is our parliament,
d) The nation today faces tremendous challenges in terms of growth, and bold policy decisions need to be taken at the executive level, which need to be implemented by the bureaucracy. With such kind of frenzy, it is no secret that the entire governance is being held hostage, and hardly anyone in the government and bureaucracy is bold enough to put his signature on the files, without any fear of being subjected to undue scrutiny, even if he/she commits a genuine mistake. Now, how can we expect all round prosperity and progress, by growth in job opportunities, increase in our national income, besides being able to create confidence in the world community, that India is an emerging economic superpower? and finally
e) Having made his point so forcefully, isn’t it time for Anna ji and his core team, to now work with our government, respecting the key institution of our democracy, which is our Parliament, which has been vested with the sole authority to frame laws for the nation? Whose cause is he espousing by literally holding the government to ransom? Aren’t those who are hostile to our national interests rejoicing over this unprecedented impasse? And above all, does he expect to set a dangerous precedent now, which seeks undermine the supremacy of our Parliament, where framing of laws are concerned?
It’s time to reflect.
