The Anna Hazare movement exposed the ethical and moral bankruptcy of all our political parties.
Here was an issue which is dear to the people of the country, irrespective of the rich, middle class or the poor - Corruption. Here was an issue, which they could have and should have supported whole heartedly, and won the hearts of the people, whom they claim to represent. But all of them missed the big picture. The issue was one of corruption. By turning it into a movement against the parliamentary democracy system, and the need to protect the parliaments integrity, they came across as self preserving unethical bandicoots. Congress was shown up as downright thugs. The BJP was leaderless and did not take a firm position till the end. When they did, it was too little too late. The Yadav clan was vociferously opposed to Anna. So too was Mayavati. The so called moral guardians of the nation, the Left, put up a weak case of supporting the anti corruption drive, but was dead against the Anna mode of protests - but never gave an alternate option. The southern parties blew hot and blew cold. The Shiv senas and Akali Dals were not to be heard at all.
This could be the beginning of the end of our current parliamentary system. The disillusionment with our politicians is complete now. And for the second time, a leader from outside of the political spectrum has come up.
Though the gains of the Anna crusade was minimal, this could yet result in some long term structural changes in the polity.
And that couldnt be too bad either
And that couldnt be too bad either
