In 1947, India got political independence under Congress which also pledged economic independence for all its citizens within shortest possible time frame. Out of 67 years since then, this grand old party ruled India for 54 years on its own and for another 6 years running a minority government with support from other parties [National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by BJP under Vajpayee was at the helm in the remaining 7 years]. Forget economic independence, currently majority of citizens are living under economic subjugation. They are not able to generate adequate income to make both ends meet even as their condition in regard to access to housing, water, electricity, sanitation, education and health continues to be pathetic. This is primarily because Congress never worked for their economic empowerment. Instead, it perpetuated its hold over them by giving doles. Under a plethora of centrally sponsored welfare schemes, the government distributed hundreds … Continue reading Plugging loopholes in anti-corruption law