Posts Tagged “lokpal”
1 lakh people came together for Lokpal? Think again
by Ritwik on December 29, 2011
The crowds that gathered in Ramlila Maidan were asserting their right to protest far more than they were uniting against corruption. This is not new. The Indian public has a long history of punishing those who seek to usurp democracy. Even a leader of Indira Gandhi’s stature lost her own lok sabha seat due to the excesses of the emergency.
Continue ReadingHow the Parliamentary Committee has “managed” Lokpal
by Ritwik on December 9, 2011
“If a case is made out, it would be referred to CBI in stage 3 which will investigate independently of the Lokpal or ministries.” There goes any chance of the Lokpal actually doing any good whatsoever. In true Indian way, it has been “managed” …
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