Corruption free

Corruption prevails in every sector and at every level in the country. Corrupt means and unfair ways are used to accomplish several big and small tasks by people belonging to the government as well as private sector. This is because people want to make big bucks without much hard work. But where are we heading by employing such ill practices? Certainly towards destruction! Each one of us must say no to any kind of corrupt practice. This would be the first step towards building a corruption free India.

While individual efforts can work in the direction of freeing the country from corruption however if the problem is to be removed from its roots then government’s intervention is necessary. Indian government must make strict laws to get rid of this problem. People indulging in any kind of corrupt practices must be punished severely.

The government officials in the country are known for their laid back attitude towards work. They take bribe without any hesitation to provide various government services to people. There is no check on these mal-practices. Taking bribes and doing favours for people in power is a common trend in the government offices. This is not to say that every government official is corrupt. Some of them do their duties honestly. But the irony is that those who use fair means earn meagrely and those who use corrupt ways earn good and make a better living. Looking at the monetary benefits involved, even those who are reluctant to follow the corrupt means are drawn towards this path. The main reason for this is that there is no one to check or punish people indulging in these practices. If the government monitors the actions of these employees closely and punishes them then only these practices can come to an end.

Giving bribe is as bad as taking bribe. We cannot deny the fact that we have indulged in giving bribe or seen our parents or relatives giving the same at one point or the other. Offering money to the traffic police for crossing red light or giving money to get some form submitted after the due date is a common practice. Even though we know it is morally incorrect and that we will only add to the corruption by doing this, we still do it at times thinking that it would benefit us for the time being and would hardly have any larger impact. However, we would not indulge in it if we know that doing so could land us in trouble. If we know that we may be fined or our license may be seized or we may be put behind the bars for indulging in any such thing then we would not dare to indulge in it.

So, the government plays a very big role in it. It must take it as a responsibility to free the country from corruption.

Media in our country is quite strong. It has the right to speak and express opinions. It should make full use of this right to expose the corrupt officials. The media must conduct sting operations regularly and bring in limelight the people who are indulging in corrupt practices. This will not only expose the guilty but will also create a fear in the general public. They will think twice before using any corrupt means.

It is the joint effort of the individuals, media as well as the government that can help in building corruption free India. They must take it as a responsibility to work hand in hand to make the country a better place to live.