braising janlokpal bill

i do not agree to the methods being employed by the "famous five," Team Anna. It is a coercion of democracy , and that is is. i know i will be called a " psudo -intellectual," or maybe a " traitor," by those who blindly follow the movement. So be it , i am not ashamed of it. As a citizen of a democratic nation i have a right to dissent.

The first and foremost question is does this Nation really needs a Lokpal. The constitution of India rests our democracy on four pillars . The Legislature , The Executive , The Judiciary and the Media. Each , independent of the other works as a homeostasis measure. But this is theory, in practice there is a nexus of necessity between these elements. Each accommodates the other for selfish interests at cost of the nation. 

The legislatures suffers from vote bank syndrome, populist politics woo the innocent voters. Then there is a constant need of un accountable cash to feed the electoral system. There have been so many cases , in each and every political party where party tickets have been purchased by payment. The question is why till date no political party has addressed this issue. Now what role will lokpal play in the internal matter of a political party?

So, if you invest Rs 5 Carore to purchase the Ticket, another two to influence the outcome, you will by all means make profit. Then the executive is pressed for remittence. The lust to grow in stature and influence keeps the executive going. In 60 years has any member of executive resigned on these grounds. The answer is no. The executive extorts the money from the man on the street . And he rationalizes his losses with his kith and kin. The judiciary becomes a party in the loot to cover up their political master and colleagues. It is a win win situation for all.The press over the period of time has learned the art of blackmail. After all the welth needs to be equally distributed.

All of us are part of this system. And the so called Lokpal will be made up of the same stock. So where is the change?

Has any one of us been so resolute to sacrifice his self interest and said no to bribe. From the auto driver on street who refuses to charge by meter , to the tutor who prepare our children for becoming a part of this system.It is us who pay to touts or TT to confirm our reservation and take visit the government doctor in his private clinic who encourage corruption. We need a lokpal for our conscious.

Yes there is a need to check institutional corruption. And this can be done by strengthening out existing constitutional provisions . There is a need to reform the electoral process. Make the party activities transparent. Disjoint the Nexus of necessity between the pillars of democracy and establish their independent character. Educate the electorate , and make sure each one of us  vote.

It all begins with me...