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As rightly pointed out by Mr. Hazare this is only half the battle won. Part of the second battle should be simplifying the bureaucracy - paperwork, transparenc

As rightly pointed out by Mr. Hazare this is only half the battle won. Part of the second battle should be simplifying the bureaucracy - paperwork, transparency, easily interpretable procedures that are available for general public and infrastructure to monitor the efficiency of the bureaucracy - how many cases people brought, what was the resolution time, why was it not resolved etc. Because the above are the main reasons general public becomes willing to be participate in corruption - the arcane, unclear, irrelevant processes that lead to confusion which the bureaucracy uses for their benefit. If they attack that issue and make the bureaucracy responsible and accountable that will go long way in reducing corruption and making the general public happier. That's the harder part though. Without it people will continue to suffer.

vinutheraj 15y ago
There will be corruption as long as there are people who want to make a quick buck without working hard. We can only try to reduce and discourage it. The problem in India is lack of development and education and poverty. As long as these issues are not addressed we will never touch the root of the problem, and will be just trying to treat the symptoms.
- blinkingled 15y ago
  It's a complicated problem - you're right in pointing out that part of it is education and poverty / lack of opportunities for every class of people. But again the bureaucracy is part of the problem - Government's schemes, aid doesn't reach the poor etc. In that sense making the bureaucracy accountable, transparent is the first right step to resolve the other problems.
  - vinutheraj 15y ago
    Yes, that is right, we have to make things more transparent. The RTI was one act towards that goal. Though, this particular act in the current form is not the right path in my opinion. People elected into the Jan Lokpal will be no different from people elected into parliament. There is no foolproof way to prevent them from corrupted themselves.

vinutheraj 15y ago

There will be corruption as long as there are people who want to make a quick buck without working hard. We can only try to reduce and discourage it. The problem in India is lack of development and education and poverty. As long as these issues are not addressed we will never touch the root of the problem, and will be just trying to treat the symptoms.

blinkingled 15y ago
It's a complicated problem - you're right in pointing out that part of it is education and poverty / lack of opportunities for every class of people. But again the bureaucracy is part of the problem - Government's schemes, aid doesn't reach the poor etc. In that sense making the bureaucracy accountable, transparent is the first right step to resolve the other problems.
- vinutheraj 15y ago
  Yes, that is right, we have to make things more transparent. The RTI was one act towards that goal. Though, this particular act in the current form is not the right path in my opinion. People elected into the Jan Lokpal will be no different from people elected into parliament. There is no foolproof way to prevent them from corrupted themselves.