Sunday, September 09, 2012

SOS: India in a firm grip of corruption

India is in grave danger of turning into a rogue state in the near future.The pseudo socialism, crony capitalism and feudal history at work in public and national governance has taken India deeper into mess, which is too late to be cleansed from within.

The firm grip of politicos with criminal background over law enforcement, policy, welfare programmes, public finances amongst many others is beginning to show its manifestation through rampant large scale corruptions in sports, mining, telecom airwaves and even defence. The politicos at the helm are indulging in the worst form of governance via mud-slinging, character assasinations, unjustified and overt usage of power, unreasonable and senseless arguments and very recently, employment of lawyers and professionals to bend media and public opinion.

The media is in a worse state, its left with no choice but to side with those in power, as the government does not bat an eyelid before indulging in vendetta outbursts.The dependence of media on an overtly opaque bureaucracy and a system that functions on priciples of favouritism is there for all to see. What foreign media calls complete intellectual bankruptcy, the national media seem to state is only a passing "bad" phase of governance in an otherwise healthy government.

Indian politics itself is run on petty, shallow matters like caste, subsidies and black money plays a pivotal role in the selection of representatives. In the initial years after independence, this phenomenon was sprinkled with a fresh whiff of nationalism and pride of public service. However, the sudsequent governments have taken out most of the good politicos and have established a system which does not give any chance for well-intended genuine candidates. Why? Lets' look at the key reasons -
1. Corrupt and criminals have no deterrent. On the contrary, they have a strong purpose to be in power, as the judiciary - which has been kept purposely inefficient - takes way too long to deliver justice.
2. Lawlessness - be it in cities, villages or  any small towns - is rampant, and naturally leads to the dominance of those in power. In simpler terms - Laws of the Jungle still apply wholly in India.
3. Appeasement of religious and caste minorities, both abstract, unscientific, and terribly shallow concepts.
4. Creation of toothless bodies to oversee elections, law, public account and corruption.
5. Zero efforts at nationalism.

We should not forget that India represents 1/6th of humanity, and the few people that are entrusted with the well-being and governance of them are no less than a pack wolves preying on anything that has meat on it. Indian population welfare is in the interest of humanity, and this government is clearly detrimental to the welfare of 1/6th of world population. It should not only be removed, but ensured that it never finds it way into power anytime during the 21st century.

Manaswi joins Dr. Pillai Global Academy, Gorai

Mia started her school today - 13 June 2012 - a day me and Sony were both feared and longed for. The first step for our little daughter - away from us, towards the society that she will be part of. Happy tears, and heart filled with pride and hope that she takes a very different path in this journey than what was available for her parents, finds people that help her shape her personality positively, and above all makes her life complete in all respects. 

This has got  to be the most difficult time for us - parents - but at the same time I want her to know that I wish her the very best that life has to offer, and will always be there for her, no matter what life has in store for her. 
Go fly little bird, your wings will take you places.