Some examples of rampant corruption during last government's tenure,
As it became abundantly clear on the morning of the Karnataka election counting day (May 13) that the Congress was heading towards a big win, a dear friend of mine phoned me to express elation. I was surprised. I didn't expect him, a staunch Modi supporter, to be happy over the BJP's defeat. But when he narrated his own personal experience of high-level corruption in the BJP government in the state, it validated a factor that has greatly contributed to the Kannadigas' decision to oust the party from power.
This is what happened. My friend, a nationally reputed documentary filmmaker, was approached by the government to produce a film to showcase Karnataka as an attractive investment destination. He made the film, which was highly appreciated. But when he sought payment of the agreed amount, a minister demanded a "30% commission". The bribe was refused. The enraged minister not only withheld the payment, but also ordered the film to not be screened. My friend then phoned one of the top RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) leaders in the country, whom he knew very well, and requested him to intervene, which he did. Still, the BJP minister did not relent.
Another example - As an independent non-party political activist committed to bringing about change in Karnataka and at the national level, I campaigned for the Congress in many districts. In Hubballi, the second largest city in the state, a cousin who is a staunch BJP supporter narrated his own frustrating experience. His aged mother-in-law had died eight months ago. He wanted her property to be transferred in his wife's name per her will, and went to the state government office concerned. He was asked to pay a huge bribe, which he refused. Being socially and politically well-connected, he thought that approaching his good friend, a powerful BJP minister in the state, would help. The minister advised him to pay the bribe and get his work done. "Nothing moves in our government without greasing palms," the minister said.
Third example - I met a senior police officer in Bengaluru who said there is a price tag for every transfer and posting. Almost all in the police department - from ordinary constables to senior officers - have to pay hefty amounts, which, through a chain of intermediaries, goes to MLAs and ministers. "Corruption rose further in the past few years because the government decided to reduce the frequency of transfers from two years to one year," the officer said, adding, "How can the police force remain clean if politicians force us to pay them bribes?"
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so long as the BJP is winning. I remember you were around after the Bengal loss too..png "Apology :apology")
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