A large number of civic groups and Loksatta are coming together to organize an Anti Corruption March on Dec 11th in Bangalore. The impact of corruption is particularly debilitating in developing countries like India, where the poor are dependent on the government for even their basic necessities. Rajiv Gandhi had once estimated that only about 15% of funds spent on development reach the intended beneficiaries. Our guess is that the situation has since only got worse. The situation in Karnataka is particularly alarming with charges against misappropriation of public money against dignitaries, who are at the helm of the state government.
In order to unite public opinion against corruption, advocate for change and project a positive image of Karnataka, citizens from several organizations in Karnataka working for good governance and anti-corruption are organizing a ‘PASS THE BATON’ across select prestigious colleges in Bangalore during the week adjoining December 9. This would culminate in an Anti-Corruption March on December 11 that would be flagged off by
- Ramon Magsaysay award winner, Shri Arvind Kejriwal
- Eminent former Chief Justice of India, Shri M N Venkatachaliah
- Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan, President Lok Satta.
Activists believe the participation of our youth would energize the voice for a clean India.
Supporting Organizations:
- Coalition Against Corruption
- UNODC (United Nations)
- TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL
- LOKSATTA
- PEOPLE FOR LOKSATTA
- Yuva Bengaluru
- CIVIC
- SMARTVOTE
- praja.in
- DAKSH
- SNNA
- Anti Corruption Committee
Contact: http://www.saaku.in
THIS SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO DELHI AGAINST CONGRESS AND SONIA FOR BOFORS.
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