Announcing
the launch of his political party ‘Aam Admi Party’, Arvind Kejriwal has claimed
that if his party came to power in the general elections, action would be taken
against all corrupt political leaders and they would be subjected to due
punishment within six months, that anti-corruption Jan Lokpal Bill would be
adopted within fifteen days, CBI would be rendered independent and sovereign;
and freeing the entire Indian society from corruption, basic needs of all
citizens would be fulfilled. He said, “The entire country, from the high-ups to
the lower level, is submerged in corruption; bribery in government offices is
common; this situation is affecting the common man most; and as a result of
this ever newer problem is threatening the country.” Raising the slogan “Hamara
neta kaisa ho, aam admi jaisa ho (what should our leader look like, he should
be like a common man)” in a public meeting on 26 November, he said, “If this
new party comes to power, the real power in the country will be in the hands of
the common man.” – There is no doubt that the party’s launching ceremony in New
Delhi witnessed great zeal and enthusiasm.
One cause of disagreement
Kejriwal is
a famous social activist. Two years ago, he along with a social activist of Maharashtra
Anna Hazare and some other active personages had launched a strong and
effective countrywide campaign against corruption but later on some
disagreement in methodology developed among them. One cause of disagreement was
that it was targeting only Congress and its Central Government while its
attitude towards BJP was mild, and the BJP was also supporting it directly and
RSS had openly announced to support it. And thus BJP was benefiting with this
entire campaign. The stand of Arvind Kejriwal was that both the big parties
were corrupt; therefore they should voice against both of them. Anna Hazare was
not in favour of a new party (to him BJP was enough) while Arvind was of the
view that eradication was not possible without direct participation in
electoral politics. Now those who are on the platform of Aam Admi Party along
with Arvind Kejriwal appear to some extent sincere and determined; for example
renowned lawyers Shanti Bhushan, Prashant Bhushan, former naval chief Ram Das,
Manish Sisodia, Gopal Rai, etc.
Let Arvind recall that discussion
Keeping in
view the statements made, thoughts expressed and measures taken by the founder
of Aam Admi Party, it would not be wrong to think that he is sincere in his
endeavours, very much worried about the level of corruption, and wants to
eradicate it at any cost. He is somewhat sentimental, often uses very harsh
language. But he is a man committed to work. Therefore it seems proper to
remind him to recall the talk that Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Maulana Syed
Jalaluddin Omari had told him in the Jamaat headquarters last year when he along
with his team was there to have a discussion with Jamaat functionaries. The Jamaat
chief had told Arvind Kejriwal and his team that eradication of all evils
including corruption is not possible without nurturing the concept of the
Creator and Master and the Day of Judgement. Arvind had admitted, “Yes, at
present this aspect is not included in our campaign; but now after your
suggestion we would think over it, and if necessary we would visit you once
again for your guidance.” Now, when Arvind Kejriwal is the founder and the most
influential leader of his party, he must think over this aspect. The task is
apparently difficult but, if it sounds well, this is the easiest way to eradicate
corruption.
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