The Rallies, Corruption and Anna

Well finally tasted the season's flavour Anna. I,along with two of my friends participated in a rally which was supporting the Anna Hazare's version of Lokpal Bill.

There must be something in that man that is attracting thousands. There must be something in this movement that has brought out the urban youth,who are generally indifferent to politics. Well I guess that thing is anger. Anger against the very much visible apathy of the government towards corruption. The very arrogance of its ministers. The now (in)famous one liner "Zero loss in 2G" was such a show of arrogance. Add to this the silence of the PM on every major issue and like an excellent topping came the "Osamaji" statement. And hence the veiled attacks of the sarcastic Twiteratti spilled on the streets.

Well many people have said that Team Anna is being headstrong,adamant. But, what other option is there when we have to deal with a bunch of buffoons.

Granted the protests have been confined to mostly the big cities. Granted the protesters are the brand conscious,apolitical urban youth.But they are the biggest victim of the organized loot propagated by our politicos. They pay taxes and are presented with pot holes.They are promised stars but instead are pic pocketed by Government sanctioned goons. Anna Hazare and his movement for a stronger (and somewhat radical) Lokpal Bill,just gave these youth a voice.

These frustration and anger has spilled on the streets now. And there have been no unruly scenes. No broken glasses,not burnt buses.

But where the so called opposition parties? These parties now are just like those eye candies that piggy rides the super stud hero in an action film. They have been invisible,save for the customary press meets.

Team Anna wants the Parliament to pass their version of the law. The Parliament that is controlled by the very politicos,who will be the greatest victims of this bill. So it is futile to expect that they will bow down before Anna Hazare. So from here,where do we go? Frankly speaking, I don't know. For sure there will be a compromise.

And how to stop this menace of corruption.Well in a country,which runs on the principle of jugaad(Quick fix solution) the only way is to by first reforming ourselves. Because the afterall the Government is just the reflection of the society that it rules.