The Lokpal Bill and the proposed improvement of it - the Jan Lokpal Bill will be a tremendous improvement to our democratic system, provided, come to an understanding that we, the people will have the most powerful weapon in the stance against corruption. I use the word PROVIDED because, it would be in our nature to corrupt and eventually corrupt the very system we strive to improve. The Ombudsmen Bill as it is known in other parts of the world, should be implemented only as a tool to check unethical behaviour of the men and women we elect as our leaders and not use it as a political move to gain power and step over our opponents. I deeply fear for the latter.
Imagine a scenario where we enjoy the rights to accuse our political leader, the Prime Minister for an offence of corruption. That would mean we are desegregating the office of the Prime Minister, and make it an easy prey for other ambitious politicians. And if such circle of events goes on, we would well be on our way to uncertain times.
Personally, I think that the clause in the Jan Lokpal Bill that states such claims should be revised. I believe that certain things should be made sacred for the long term good. Now what can be done and is being done at present is to charge the person in the said office for the offence he committed while he was in term. I think that such implementation is a better and much safer way to go. And if we are not satisfied, then, I think it is that implementation that needs to be strengthen or improved.
Corruption needs to be checked and if it was ever possible – removed. But I do not think we should have to make sacrifices where the end result leads to turmoil.
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