Today one of my friend write a good note about corruption with a title "Corruption Against India - The way forward" by Vishnu Vardhan Vinjam.I think their is no change that i can make in his note.If you have some time and want to read a good post then i suggest it.Link for this note is here READ HERE or if you don't have a facebook account then mail me i will send you it..thanx for reading here are some points--
The India Against Corruption movement has a very special relation to me. I somehow seem to pass through inquisitive seriousness or utter carelessness, almost all the time. And this is one such moment where I am curious and serious and hence this note. As my experience tells me, there are three kinds of people existing in relation with this movement.
1) Complete belief that they will bring change
2) Utter disbelief that anything would happen
3) Those clueless or without any concrete opinion.
The first lot are the ones who believe in the people running the movement and are tremendously optimistic. They are the ones that keep the movement running and news channels silent. The second window has a curious mix. There are few who believe that nothing could change in this nation; few who think all is done for the protagonists own benefit and few who see their own prejudices or pillars shaking. They are the ones that provide the required energy for the first lot by criticisms and rants and sustain the movement. The third bracket is the largest and the most flexible of lot. They get swayed by numbers and emotions. They have too many questions for anyone's comfort. And with the challenge posed, they sure will make them reach any heights.
The movement started being all inclusive. Anyone who feels against corruption inevitably was part of the movement. Many of us, who could not agree with everything Jan Lokpal demanded, did end up participating in the movement. It was a people's movement or to be more precise it was people's protest. Inherently it was short lived, though many efforts were made to take it forward. There were few groups which wanted to retain the existing structure of being apolitical. Few of them wanted it to turn into a long lasting political tradition.
Different people had different reasons to feel so, which I would not transgress; nor I could change the inevitable which is they turning political. But I would take liberty to tell what I think they should be doing. Firstly the issue of corruption, I seriously doubt how long this fuel would last. Barraging against politicians and existing political parties would give occasional spotlight, but not the necessary votes in election. As one of our alumni puts it, corruption is not an emotional issue. People understand that corruption is not something that would go in a month or a year. They question if the low level officers, whom they frequently encounter and are forced to make happy, would ever get punished.
The movement is almost silent on many current issues like FDI in Retail, in Insurance and on poverty. Looking at the challenges in Indian agriculture which are profound and paramount, through the lens of corruption would be a bad start. I understand the opposition they might face within the supporters, when addressing these issues. They are tough and close calls, but sadly it is necessary and inevitable. They should start playing an active role in policy debates across various issues. People are waiting for them to speak on anything other than corruption. People areskeptical, being cheated each and every time, being left helpless and hopeless.
While these efforts would eventually payoff and help in creating a spectrum of their own. Parallely and most importantly; cadre and grassroots workers have to be built. These, the oxygen of any party bear the future of it. As observed by many, the movement has largely been urban and semi-urban, who rarely vote. The biggest challenge before them is to build a name for themselves across all sections of society. The movement bearing its roots from being largely volunteer driven and should continue to retain its character. Working for the people, solving their problems, helping them with bureaucracy, fighting for rights and against corruption; all help them settle in hearts of people.
And the most immediate thing they have to do, is to win elections. People doubt their calibre as to their coming to power or bringing change. To prove them wrong and add momentum into the third bracket, they must win elections. I think they should contest in a bye-election or in a small state, where they could completely concentrate their efforts. I also feel that someone who is not Arvind Kejriwal or someone visible to the public across the movement should contest. His win would bring tremendous confidence in the infinite possibilities it would open. People would start to believe that anyone who is sincere committed and is trying to bring good politics, can contest and win. It would also dispel the misconception that only Kejriwal or Sisodia can win or that they want to win.
All the above are opinions are stem out of my limited experience and understanding. So take it with a squint in the eye. To the question of my support to this movement, I hide under the hood of being an observer, though I secretly hope that something good will happen. This is a new experience and experiment happening during my time and I would like it to fledge, just to understand how people would respond.
Credits: To Arvind Kejriwal and India Against Corruption, you always came out strong. Loksattafor trying to bring change in politics and setting an example.