** Oh We know !! **

We all know how corrupt our system is. Nothing shocks us. We all knew about the Spectrum scandal months ago. Its just that the press got new leads and it has made headlines in a bigger way very recently forcing the minister to go (Does resignation absolve him of all his crimes?). Nevertheless, all along, we knew about many scams. The level of corruption in our Govt departments when it comes to awarding contracts is just a common knowledge. It is just that the press got lead about the Common Wealth Games scandal and the same has made headlines. There are terrifying corrupt elements in Defence forces - it is just that the Adarsh scandal caught the top most General (Retd) red handed. The tax returns filed by the retired general is being made fun of. In fact, if a secret and honest investigation is done into the property details of some top most Defence officers, especially those who belong to the Logistics division - our Govt can recover funds that would be enough for next budget. Such is the level of corruption in our nation. Well, we all pay money to get our jobs done. We want our job to be done.. and our counterpart with whom we deal, wants money... its just mutual.. we mutually take our nation towards destruction. Oh, yeah.. we all along know that.. right ??

** Suu Kyi **

It was heartening to see the smiling Suu Kyi come out of her house, after almost 15 years of house arrest. I read that she was not even allowed to meet her husband when he was in his death bed. The military Govt time and again rejects her sons visas without stating any reasons and she has not met her children for so many years. Yet, despite all these difficulties, she has not given up. She acts for the welfare of the masses without giving up her calm demeanor. We do not know on how long she would be allowed to remain free. Her present freedom may only be short lived as the rulers may frame her if her popularity rises high.

Given her Gandhian approach in pursuit of democracy for the people of Burma (I am not used to the name Myanmar), it is sad that the Indian Govt has decided to remain silent as far as Suu Kyi is concerned. Worse, it leans towards the Military ruler (going to the extent of even inviting him to India for official functions). Why ?? As far as I can think, India is afraid that if it takes a strong stance against the Burmese Govt, the military Govt may lean towards China allowing its strategic land area to be used by the Chinese. But, what happened with Sri Lanka ?? Despite all the behind the screen support by Indian Govt, the Sri Lankan Govt has allowed China into its country to develop the infrastructure. China has its presence in Sri Lanka, Bangaladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and almost all the nations surrounding India. But, can that be given as an excuse for not supporting a genuine movement which is devoid of any violence ??