Corruption Watch

[Capt M Kumar]

Dr. Subramanian Swamy was here last night and spoke on corruption. I will post salient features of his speech for the benefit of those who are interested;



1. Swamy was commerce minister in 1991 and had called MMS to discuss economic reforms(btw; Montek was his commerce secretary then). Meanwhile, Chandrashekhar Govt fell and outgo Swamy. Same reforms were introduced by MMS in Rao Govt as MMS was his Finance minister.



2. For Lokpal bill, he said that the only extra feature which it may have over and above existent laws on corruption(btw; he said that as per present laws, PM can't escape the clutches of Law if he/she is corrupt!) is Independent Prosecutor Powers for which he himself had applied for a corruption case only in High Court and court was not aware of it's existence. Though in case of Lokpal bill, it may be alround powers in all cases. Except for this power, he says that he is exposing corruption within the existent laws.



3. Those of you who are interested in our ancient philosophy, he quoted Rishi Bhrigu's philosophy viz.



There are 4 sources of power;



a. Knowledge



b. Weapons



c. Money



d. Land



And Rishi said that not more than 1 of these powers should be concentrated in 1 hand.



4. As cause of corruption, he said that it's GREED.



Personally speaking, I place Swamy above Anna Hazares and Ramdevs as he is 1 successful person in this fight against corruption. He had almost reached PMO in case of Devas which was to get some contract which was perhaps approved by PMO and PMO was quick enough to retreat and cancel it. As you might be knowing that Devas has taken it to International court.