How many of us really think that it will happen? Importantly, why should it happen?
I have a simple belief. Even though I do not get great confidence from the existing PM, (and for someone who admired him for years, this is a sad reality) I am unwilling to let some weirdos from other parties to score a point by dragging him to some Lok Pal.
And the reason is practical: The moment the PM is dragged to some forum where his/her credibility can be questioned (and I don't mean the Judiciary here), the functioning of a government will come to a stand still. If someone wants to do it, there is a Supreme Court.
I strongly believe that there would be a number of people who will want to hurt the functioning of the government and Lok Pal will become a handy tool.
Same goes for the Judiciary. Yes, there are number of judges accused of misappropriation and facing charges. But I would rather have the courts decide this.
Yes, the Jan Lok Pal bill is required for the civil society. But I would rather have it govern the Municipality, Schools, Colleges, Hospitals, Police where the civil society faces maximum corruption. A Jan Lok Pal should have powers superseding the administrations of these institutions. Horses for courses, as they say.
Its orders should be allowed to be challenged in the Supreme Court only. This entire business of Sessions, High and Supreme Courts delays the entire process of law indefinitely. Make a strong Lok Pal. But don't aim for the moon is my belief.
For Ramdev, here's something for him to chew on. Rs 30,000 crore gold found in Kerela Temple, cash & gold being confiscated in Sai Baba's Ashram, and even he has been given donations of crores.
Whether he likes it or not, he has already helped thousands to convert black money into white. He may produce a balance sheet... but much of that is black money getting converted into white.
Please take money in cheque and give the devotee a receipt. Switzerland can come later on.
