Corruption in India has become extremely rampant and has reached orgasmic levels.The number of scams which have been unearthed and the amount of black money stashed in foreign banks is startling. The common man is frustrated,angry and is harbouring strong 'anti-establishment' sentiment. The judicial process,petioning to MPs and bureaucrats has not not proved to be effectvie and efficacious. There is intense corruption of extremely high magnitude in high places and It is extremely difficult to bring such people to the book owing to their connections,influence and clout. The government has not been doing enough to curb the menace of corruption besides paying lip service and empty rhetoric.The laws of the land,institutional mechanism,legal instrumentalities and judicial mechanism has not been adequate to make an example of out ones guilty of corruption and It has not detterred people from being corrupt.The level of pessimism is such that Common man ends up thinking Corruption shall remain within the system irrespective of what laws come into existence and what measures government takes and The common man has begun to take corruption in his stride as an incurable 'cancer' and rot of the system.
The Mass movement initiated by Anna Hazare for the implementation of a strong Jan Lok Pal Bill has evoked mixed reponses.Anna Hazare has garnered support from people from all sections and stratas of society from all castes,creed,religions and age groups.People have dared to take to streets and have also courted arrest.Anna's modus operandi has been viewed with scepticism and his methods have been questioned in context of its legalities,modalities and whether he is acting within the parameters of constitutional canons. The government of the day has betrayed the common man, The goverment has always shown scant regard in implementing the Directive Principles of State Policies which are fundamental for governance and not mere 'pious homilies',The government has done very little to control inflation and dealing with security. The government has lost is credibility and People are disillusioned with the present Political dispensation.The situation is getting from bad to worse,Desperate times call for desperate measures.
The government is leaving no stone unturned to deter Anna Hazare and supress him by questioning his style of functioning. Anna Hazare nevertheless is determined,steadfast and is showing exemplary conviction in his mission.The very fact he is getting support across the country and adequate media attention and coverage indicates scores of people believe and endorse the initiative he has taken. There have been allegations of black mail,unconstitutionalism and autocratic obstinacy of instigating a mob against him but the protest has so far been peaceful without any untoward incident,rioting,violence,arson and vandalism.There is no anarchy or chaos. People may support him,criticise him, government may crack a whip on him, Anna Hazare is fearless and totally committed to the cause he is espousing.
