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When we talk of corruption, we
must understand what corruption
really means. The simple and
straightforward meaning of
corruption is to get work done by
means of illegal gratification.
At one time, not very long back,
just a few decades back, to dabble
in corrupt practices was
something to be ashamed of, and
a known corrupt individual was
singalled out. People would point
the charging finger at him and
talk scandals in whispers about
him. This goes to show that,
though corruption was there, it
was a very rare phenomena, a
hush hush affair. Both the corrupt
person and the general public
being awe struck about the whole
affair. The corrupt person hid his
misdeed which in turn goes to
show that there was fear in the
minds of the corrupt, the fear of
being exposed and being
punished.
As time passed by, this scenario
on the front of corruption
undertook an absolute somersault
as if. The very attitude of the
corrupt, and the public changed
altogether. The malady spread
through the length and breadth of
the country, and the world. As the
virus of corruption was allowed to
take its toll, it spread and
continued to spread through the
passage of decades.
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The situation as it stands today is
that, corruption is no slur on any
individual, it has by now become
a way of life, it has been so closely
woven into our life patterns that,
no one thinks much about it. This
is because the system has been let
loose and in so many decades
everyone, yes, everyone is so
involved in corruption that the
topic is not worth any discussions.
Just as life style includes a
bungalow, car, servants, club etc.,
it also includes corruption.
The entire system has been
effected by this virus and it is now
like a cancer absolutely incurable.
The cancer has spread throughout
the body system and now there is
no cure for it. Only in the early
stages, if the cancer had been
treated it may have never taken
such a dangerous posture.
The position as it stands today is
so very pathetic that, it is a
wonder who will punish whom
for corruption? All, yes, all are
neck deep plunged in this malady.
When every organ of the system,
every individual in the system is
corrupt to the hilt, who is there to
set things right. The fact is that
today corruption has seeped deep
into every corner of our system
and there appears to be no light
at the end of the tunnel.
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Let us for a moment analyze how
this virus was allowed to grow.
The answer to this question is
quite simple. Since this cancer
was not treated in its earlier
stages, it grew to this magnum
size, which today defies any cure.
It is not that people did not know
about the virus entering the
system but, it was ignored and so
the result is here for all of us to
see. If it had been nipped in the
bud just when it had raised its
ugly head, it would not have
dared to grow.
Now, since this did not happen,
the malady spread with the
passage of time and took the
present shape. If it had been
tackled at its very inception, more
and more people would not have
joined the bandwagon and the
situation would not have been as
it is now. No corrupt person was
ever punished for his/her corrupt
practices, it gave an impetus to
others to become so. Moreover,
since there was no punishment,
the element of fear also flew to
the winds, and people dared it all.
More and more people crossed the
fence as there were greener
pastures across. This situation led
to the present day scenario when
it is like trying to touch the moon
to look for an honest man. All the
world’s glamour and happiness
attracted more and more people
and corruption became an
obvious way of life.
With the deadly combination of
good and comfortable life, and no,
no punishment for being corrupt
gave a boost to the industry of
corruption and the last straw on
the camel’s back was this
corruption being aided by the
highest places of authority – the
politician. When there was
absolute support from the highest
rung of the social order, the
politician, the very thought of
leaving it was not to be.
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Now when the virus has struck
the system we hear from pulpits
and platforms long drawn out
speeches on uprooting corruption.
This is however now a Herculean
task. However, even at this stage,
we can make an effort. This is
possible only if we give stringent
punishment to the corrupt, no
matter whom. Side by side, if we
can find a handful of honest
people they should also be
simultaneously rewarded and
honoured. With this twin
treatment, maybe we see a
reduction of the menace after
some time. Let us remember it is
more difficult to improve a
decayed system rather than make
a new clean system.
must understand what corruption
really means. The simple and
straightforward meaning of
corruption is to get work done by
means of illegal gratification.
At one time, not very long back,
just a few decades back, to dabble
in corrupt practices was
something to be ashamed of, and
a known corrupt individual was
singalled out. People would point
the charging finger at him and
talk scandals in whispers about
him. This goes to show that,
though corruption was there, it
was a very rare phenomena, a
hush hush affair. Both the corrupt
person and the general public
being awe struck about the whole
affair. The corrupt person hid his
misdeed which in turn goes to
show that there was fear in the
minds of the corrupt, the fear of
being exposed and being
punished.
As time passed by, this scenario
on the front of corruption
undertook an absolute somersault
as if. The very attitude of the
corrupt, and the public changed
altogether. The malady spread
through the length and breadth of
the country, and the world. As the
virus of corruption was allowed to
take its toll, it spread and
continued to spread through the
passage of decades.
ADVERTISEMENTS:
The situation as it stands today is
that, corruption is no slur on any
individual, it has by now become
a way of life, it has been so closely
woven into our life patterns that,
no one thinks much about it. This
is because the system has been let
loose and in so many decades
everyone, yes, everyone is so
involved in corruption that the
topic is not worth any discussions.
Just as life style includes a
bungalow, car, servants, club etc.,
it also includes corruption.
The entire system has been
effected by this virus and it is now
like a cancer absolutely incurable.
The cancer has spread throughout
the body system and now there is
no cure for it. Only in the early
stages, if the cancer had been
treated it may have never taken
such a dangerous posture.
The position as it stands today is
so very pathetic that, it is a
wonder who will punish whom
for corruption? All, yes, all are
neck deep plunged in this malady.
When every organ of the system,
every individual in the system is
corrupt to the hilt, who is there to
set things right. The fact is that
today corruption has seeped deep
into every corner of our system
and there appears to be no light
at the end of the tunnel.
ADVERTISEMENTS:
Let us for a moment analyze how
this virus was allowed to grow.
The answer to this question is
quite simple. Since this cancer
was not treated in its earlier
stages, it grew to this magnum
size, which today defies any cure.
It is not that people did not know
about the virus entering the
system but, it was ignored and so
the result is here for all of us to
see. If it had been nipped in the
bud just when it had raised its
ugly head, it would not have
dared to grow.
Now, since this did not happen,
the malady spread with the
passage of time and took the
present shape. If it had been
tackled at its very inception, more
and more people would not have
joined the bandwagon and the
situation would not have been as
it is now. No corrupt person was
ever punished for his/her corrupt
practices, it gave an impetus to
others to become so. Moreover,
since there was no punishment,
the element of fear also flew to
the winds, and people dared it all.
More and more people crossed the
fence as there were greener
pastures across. This situation led
to the present day scenario when
it is like trying to touch the moon
to look for an honest man. All the
world’s glamour and happiness
attracted more and more people
and corruption became an
obvious way of life.
With the deadly combination of
good and comfortable life, and no,
no punishment for being corrupt
gave a boost to the industry of
corruption and the last straw on
the camel’s back was this
corruption being aided by the
highest places of authority – the
politician. When there was
absolute support from the highest
rung of the social order, the
politician, the very thought of
leaving it was not to be.
ADVERTISEMENTS:
Now when the virus has struck
the system we hear from pulpits
and platforms long drawn out
speeches on uprooting corruption.
This is however now a Herculean
task. However, even at this stage,
we can make an effort. This is
possible only if we give stringent
punishment to the corrupt, no
matter whom. Side by side, if we
can find a handful of honest
people they should also be
simultaneously rewarded and
honoured. With this twin
treatment, maybe we see a
reduction of the menace after
some time. Let us remember it is
more difficult to improve a
decayed system rather than make
a new clean system.
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