Our Democratic System is reduced to being run by nepotism,corruption and so called coalition dharma, where the nexus of politicians,bureaucrats,vested interests and criminals reigns supreme, We have a corrupt mobocracy instead of a democracy. Just look at what is going on in Tamilnadu and Kerala! Anna Hazare's movement gaining nationality with quick catapulting of Government surprised everyone including Anna himself. Kapil Sibal ridiculed stating that if a poor person needs help for medical services or has no means for education, the Lok Pal Bill will not help but a Minister can! Precisely what the Lok Pal Bill will correct by ensuring politicians,judges and bureaucrats are made accountable and a citizen need not beg/depend on a Minister or his largess! The citizen, for all his needs, will have available an accountable Institution with a Citizen's Charter which will tell him all he needs to know and how to get it/help at his convenience.Congress spokesperson Abishek Singhvi says pre-condition for videotaping proceedings of Committee can never be permitted as it will inhibit candid discussions! Will we need Wikileaks to know exactly what went on if talks fail?The same spokesperson had argued that if notification was issued for the joint committee, it would be a mockery of the Constitution and set a dangerous precedent for the nation! Well,Indira Gandhi went straight to the President and issued a notification for Emergency without any constitutional procedures. Goa government issued an Ordinance nullifying a Supreme Court Order. Fears of a powerful Lok Ayukta misusing its powers, checks and balances etc were all discussed in the sharp interview of Arjun Kerjiwal by Karan Thapar. A positive process is in motion, with erudite,experienced,balanced and the best citizens for drafting this Bill. The whole nation and the world is watching, whilst charges and counter charges,cynicism and debate are part of the democratic process. Let us give it a chance! Let us wish it to succeed instead of sarcasm and negative attitude.
