We should feel shame on the fact that corruption is widespread in India. Our country is ranked 21 out of a 179 countries in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index. Corruption has become an inseparable part of Indian politics and bureaucracy.
India was under socialist-inspired policies for the period starting from the 1950s until the 1980s. The various policies and regulations, protectionism, and public ownership, caused corruption and slow growth in our country. License Raj was often at the core of corruption.
As per Vohra committee report, problem of criminalization of politics resulted from the nexus among criminals, politicians and bureaucrats in India. The report also contained several observations made by official agencies on the criminal network which was virtually running a parallel government. The report also revealed the roles of criminal gangs who enjoy patronage of politicians and the protection of government functionaries. Political leaders have become the leaders of gangs. Over the years criminals have been elected to local bodies, State Assemblies and Parliament.
One of the major problems and obstacles to development that our country faces is corruption by greedy, power-hungry politicians, which is endemic in certain parts of the world.
Why is it that this corruption among the political elite is found in our country more so than in 'the West'? In a country with an extreme level of poverty, basic human morality and compassion is forgotten and people use unlawful means to get their situation uplifted. In the West, on the other hand, societies are based on the notions of accumulation of wealth and survival of the fittest.
As per Transparency International India, "India Corruption Study 2005", Kerala is the least corrupt State in India. Bihar is the most corrupt State. Jammu & Kashmir ranks next to Bihar. Himachal Pradesh followed by Gujarat ranked second and third respectively after Kerala. This study was carried across eleven public services. Kerala was found least corrupt in all these services. Himachal Pradesh was found less corrupt. In Gujarat services such as education, judiciary and land administration was ranked as more corrupt compared to other states. However in other services, Gujarat ranked better.
Some people in India strongly believe that the root of corruption lies at the higher levels, and that the major conspirators have to be punished first. And now time has come to stamp out the corruption from its roots, otherwise we will soon be in a great danger. India would be split again leaving no other options. Wake up and join Young India association. It’s time to change and take charge into your hands.
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