'Martyrs Day' now appears to be exploited by some of the very forces that hate Mahatama Gandhi, to highlight their problem of corruption in this country. Carefully observing, it is not corruption in toto. There is a slant of Swiss Bank accounts. The mere presence of a galaxy of spiritual gurus like Delhi Archbishop Rev. Vincent Conceisao along with some celebrity activists does not necessarily give this the sanctity as is being publicised. If these persons had imbibed even a fraction of the spirit of Gandhiji's teachings, I do not think they would have wasted their time for a meaningless road show in New Delhi. Gandhiji's teachings point out to violence (which includes corruption) in political governance as a consequence of exploitative and oppressive socio-economic policies. While keeping the infection at the roots intact, the public seems to be entertained with plucking of some diseased foliage on the tree of democracy. It would have been more meaningful if energies on this day were focussed on taking Gandhiji's teachings of 'Hind Swaraj' to the masses. That would have thrown light on the actual 'Truth' of India's present agony on its 62nd anniversary as a republic.
-Soter
