Corruption in India: Neither Systemic Reforms nor Surgical Strikes would End it
Madhav is a bright school going boy. He comes from a lower middle class family. His mother is a primary school teacher. His parents have high aspirations and hopes from him. They want to see him settled well with a dignified job in his life. His parents make every possible effort so that Madhav's studies are not affected because of any financial ups and downs. Just to lend him support, his mother gets pens, rulers and notebooks from her school. Of course, she does not pay for it. What does this tale highlight? Supporting the child in attaining education smoothly is a lovely act, but the means by which the support is given is not right. The stationery that came for school's official purpose was used by Madhav. This small act is a form of corruption as well. Corruption is nothing but an unethical act where moral integrity is undermined, and honesty and loyalty are put at stake. (Madhav's mother put her moral integrity, honesty and loyalty as a teacher in general an