I don't have the gift of gab to articulate or put forth logical arguments. I am no follower of Baba, neither of Anna Hazare. But as someone, who sits on the sidelines, yet hopes for change (for good), I miss why people in general and media in particular are so focused on who is standing up and what their methods are forgetting the cause. Weren't there different ideologies and means to achieve the independence. Satyagrah, Diplomacy, even militancy.
Shouldn't more focus be put on what this state, the elected government is doing and not doing. We deserve a more accountable government, but in last one month or so all we have heard from this govt is RSS agents, unelected tyrants, undemocratic processes and so on. Why is no media or groups other than IAC or for that matter even BRD standing up. I am sure this country has more clean, learned, educated people who have means & charisma & most importantly courage to stand up against what is not right. Why wouldn't writers like you talk about the core issue rather than everything else.
As I said, am just another grain in the sand, who for once believed that I will be part of historical change, sadly a hope that is dwindling every passing day. I and am sure many other common citizens of this country have a simple choice to make, do we need to make the state machinery, systems corruption free or not. Then why should there be so much debate. Is it not fair that we stand up against the media, the state, and all those who are diverting the focus away from the real issue. This country and its citizens deserve better, cleaner and more accountable governance. If legislation is not the only answer in that direction, it is definitely an important start.
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Zephyr,
Purba,
Cloudnine,
Mayank on WTFIGO to go and let your pen do the talking! Also spread the word please.
And while you are here on this topic, do visit these posts as well for other point of views.
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