Coalgate scam rocks foundation of Indian Democracy

Editorial Will Coalgate Stifle the Spirit of Debate? Corruption is yet again knocking the doors of UPA for a responsive reply to the mandate that have voted them to power. While opposition parties are demanding PM’s resignation, news forums are holding debates on the relative importance of parliamentary accountability and parliamentary debate. In addition, CAG’s reports are being contested on the basis of their lack of executive insights. Here is an editorial that presents a nuanced view on the matter. Read more Courtesy: Sify News

Take the Poll | What should the PM's response be to Coalgate? As the debate on coalgate heats up, the PM needs to act. He is left with options that can change the course of the government and his actions now can also set precedents for a similar context in future. Read more

"I Paid a Bribe of Rs. 50 lakhs and a Car for a Canteen Contract" Read this interesting incident posted by a New Delhi-based resident who had to pay an eye-popping amount of Rs 50 lakhs and an imported car to procure a canteen contract at an airport for a franchise of an international restaurant chain. The concerned officer in fact had demanded Rs1 crore as a bribe. “But now I regret all this,” rues the respondent. Read more Courtesy: www.newsyaps.com

I Did Not Pay a Bribe | Taking a Stand Makes a Difference! Here is an inspiring story of a bribe-fighter who despite much pressure from railway police officer to pay a bribe chose not to give in and fought back. The officer asked a bribe of Rs.500 but as the respondent has written, “I refused to pay him and insisted that I pay to the government. Finally he left me giving just simple warnings without any fine.” Read more Courtesy: Abhi Say.com

Share your Gyaan | Can this be called Corruption? Most of us are ignorant of the damages that corruption can pose and do not oppose this menace until we are personally affected. Here is an interesting eye-opening article written by a Bangalore-based respondent who points out that along with corrupt politicians, common men are also contributing in the cancerous growth of corruption. Many a time, shopkeepers demand extra money than product MRPs, and the prices of milk products and other beverages are likewise sold at exorbitantly high prices. Corruption is eventually taking over all sections of public domain.Corruption is eventually taking over all sections of public domain. Read more Image Source: Fifth Pillar

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