Writing something on the following issue has been on my mind since a long time. Especially after the fashion of the ‘I am Anna Hazare’ caps all around. Today I finally got a chance, when one of my very good friends asked me a question, "How come you are not supporting ‘Anna’ movement?"
Of course, I am against corruption, but I don't agree with respected Anna Hazare's methods.
Plus, I would like everyone supporting him to look at themselves once, make sure that we are not a part of corrupt/uncivilized/undisciplined India and then go and shout against the Government. I believe it has to be both ways, a pressure on the Government but at the same time a change in every individual. Small things like, paying bribe after breaking a traffic law or for getting something done faster, getting license without actually giving a driving test, paying more for getting better treatment, avoiding fake rental receipts or any other such things for saving taxes, etc.
Also, I don't want the Lokpal committe to become a higher level of governing body which has more control than the Government and which doesn't guarantee non-corruption in itself. We have Government for the same, we choose it. We need to make a right choice and before making a choice there is a requirement. We need to VOTE! I want to know how many people supporting Anna Hazare have voted in the previous elections since they are eligible. I would like a honest answer.
I think I have my own ways. I try to do things that are possible at my level. I try to be corrupt free at all times. I try to persuade people around me to go and vote. Needless to say I myself go and vote even if I am not in the same city.
That being said, I am not supporting any political party, definitely not the current ruling Government. But, if we want things to change, WE need to change too. Stop giving, the takers have to bow down to you eventually. It isn't going to happen in a day, but that's how revolutions are. They take effect only after a certain period of time.
That being said, I am happy if things are going to work out as expected if the Lokpall Bill gets passed. I respect the efforts by respected Anna Hazare and all his supporters. I also respect their views and opinions and wouldn’t want to argue on those.
But no, I am NOT Anna Hazare..!
Jai Hind..!!
Smiles,
Swapnil..
Of course, I am against corruption, but I don't agree with respected Anna Hazare's methods.
Plus, I would like everyone supporting him to look at themselves once, make sure that we are not a part of corrupt/uncivilized/undisciplined India and then go and shout against the Government. I believe it has to be both ways, a pressure on the Government but at the same time a change in every individual. Small things like, paying bribe after breaking a traffic law or for getting something done faster, getting license without actually giving a driving test, paying more for getting better treatment, avoiding fake rental receipts or any other such things for saving taxes, etc.
Also, I don't want the Lokpal committe to become a higher level of governing body which has more control than the Government and which doesn't guarantee non-corruption in itself. We have Government for the same, we choose it. We need to make a right choice and before making a choice there is a requirement. We need to VOTE! I want to know how many people supporting Anna Hazare have voted in the previous elections since they are eligible. I would like a honest answer.
I think I have my own ways. I try to do things that are possible at my level. I try to be corrupt free at all times. I try to persuade people around me to go and vote. Needless to say I myself go and vote even if I am not in the same city.
That being said, I am not supporting any political party, definitely not the current ruling Government. But, if we want things to change, WE need to change too. Stop giving, the takers have to bow down to you eventually. It isn't going to happen in a day, but that's how revolutions are. They take effect only after a certain period of time.
That being said, I am happy if things are going to work out as expected if the Lokpall Bill gets passed. I respect the efforts by respected Anna Hazare and all his supporters. I also respect their views and opinions and wouldn’t want to argue on those.
But no, I am NOT Anna Hazare..!
Jai Hind..!!
Smiles,
Swapnil..
