If Pakistan is infamous as the epicenter of world terrorism, India is fast acquiring the notorious name as the epicenter of world corruption. Thanks to Indian media, in that, it has resorted to wonderful investigative journalism blowing whistle at regular intervals and conducting sting operations with clinical precision.
The latest in the fray is the CWG after the IPL saga. News channels are not irresponsible entities to publish any material without thorough research and investigation. There has been considerable cost overrun apart from complaints of delay and poor quality workmanship in all CWG related projects. AM Films, a relatively unknown firm, is a one man show which, according to press reports, recently applied for liquidation. Whenever a politician gets involved with any sport or game, be it cricket, football, hockey or athletics, one can smell the rat and CWG is no exception.
India has now successfully showcased itself as the epicenter of world corruption. The startling disclosures by TV channels have shown the world community the bottomless fathom to which the Indian politicians can stoop. It has not only made the life of the law abiding citizen miserable, but has penetrated all the way into the defense forces where inferior equipments are procured a t the cost of the soldier who is guarding the frontiers of the nation. Corruption has even infected the judiciary where judgments are influenced by the power of money and muscle.
This is nothing, but oligarchy in full swing. The ruling UPA has no guts to take action against coalition partners and look the other way whenever they are drawn into controversy. The intelligencia have become silent spectators totally disempowered by the powerful lobby of the rich and influential. The future of the nation is in deep trouble.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
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