Saturday, April 9, 2011

It's not a you-blink-first game...

At last. Those at the power Centre breathe easy. Thanks to Anna. He has ended his fast unto death. After the government's assurance to set up a ten-member joint committee to draft a robust Lok Pal Bill, it seems that the government has bought its own time. Let's see at the developments through the prism of common men. See the kind of response Anna's campaign or movement or agitation has received. Youngsters, professionals, film actors and the most respected among them; the people of the country. But why it took four or maybe five days to come up with a proposal on the 'embattled' Lok Pal Bill? The procrastination puts a large question mark on any government's seriousness on an issue. If those ruling the nation fail to curb people's outburst rather to pacify the people's angers, they loose all the rights to rule. Look at the way things were being handled at the power corridor, while our very own people; especially Anna, were nearing fragile health. It's a universally accepted truth that after the storm come the fake claims from the non-performing actors who never miss a chance to grab the credit; for the work they did never undertake. As the fast has ended, news prints and broadcast space have been chock-a-block with 'eye-catching' headlines. "Government blinks first", "Anna wins" etc. We the people are surrounded by vampires who surface every time the sun sets. The country faces serious crises which need to be taken care of with utmost attention. Peoples' movements start after they are deprived of their share that helps them lead a decent life. Look the people filled with the 'unrest', venture out on the streets; shouting slogans in support of a tangible change. A change that can bring accountability and every adjective connected with good governance. So let's treat the "Jihad" against corruption as a means to bring transparency. Please don't portray the anti-corruption movement as you-blink-first game...

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