The Dark Side of Anna Hazare

Corruption in India is a disease. It is omnipresent and has pervaded every strata of the society. The nexus between the bureaucracy, politicians and criminals defines it. It is compounded by the fact that the majority of people residing here are poor, illiterate and are governed by interest-oriented people. Corruption has a corrosive impact on our economy. It worsens our image in international market and leads to loss of overseas opportunities.A statistical analysis of India’s position in the global corruption barometer can be found here –  http://www.transparency.org/policy_research/surveys_indices/cpi/2010/results