Why Should Indians Be Proud of Their Track-record of Corruption?

The authors attempt to justify corruption based on rich or poor status of a country is ridiculous to say the least. India, Europe and all South East Asian countries including Singapore started off their journey around the same time - late forties of last century. Every country marched past and became rich developed country but we are still a developing country after close to seven decades of achieving independence. The prime factors for this status are politicians and bureaucrats and their nexus with dubious businessmen. There is no denying the fact that they became rich and the country and vast majority of countrymen remained poor.

Coming to salaries and allowances, why cant a Commissioner with a daily allowance of 600 rupees stay in an accommodation commensurate to his allowance. What makes the Commissioner think that 600 rupees is less. He is being paid salary from the taxes paid by corporates and common man whereas the corporate executives are paid salaries from the revenues earned through their business operations. The executives have no job guarantee whereas this Commissioner can hope of a pension till his death and thereafter to his spouse till her death. All that paid from the tax and other revenues earned by the government. Can these so called honest officials cross their heart and say that they have not misused their official position not even once in their entire career. Can this Commissioner cross his heart and say that he has not misused his official position even once in his entire career. It is really disturbing to see senior officers sermonizing about honesty when they and their subordinates stink of corruption.

santosh hatwar 30/12/2014