The Tangy Taste Of Indian Politics And Beyond

In this book, the author brings to the fore the seamier side of our establishment and public life. He also exposes the dark underbelly of the media. He gives an account of all the ills that are plaguing our system, politics, criminal justice system, its instruments, the enforcement agencies; of manipulation, corruption, lack of integrity and distortions. He also speaks of institutional deficiencies and lack of will to change and reform these. The institution of Lokpal, for instance, remains a far off destination. Divided into six comprehensive parts, a central theme runs through all the chapters.

The book, however, is by no means an account of despondency; the good and positive sides are not left out, rather they are highlighted. Icons of socialism, honest and committed public figures including JP, are discussed. The last two chapters, ‘The Moral Support’ and ‘Reward for Honesty’, with excerpts of letters received by the author on two crucial occasions, have a message for everyone from the youth to the bureaucrats, politicians and the public that, in the final reckoning, it pays to be honest and one can always hope to get support if he is morally upright and principled.