Why Chiru should tackle corruption

Can we achieve all round prosperity?

Difficult but do-able. Andhra Pradesh is already on the path to higher prosperity, thanks in large part to the previous two administrations. True, there have been obstacles and distractions on the way that we could have done without. And there is rampant corruption that has become deep rooted in the administration that is preventing more rapid development. There have been difficulties that regular people have had to face all along this path and much of this has been the result of rampant corruption.

This is where Chiranjeevi should focus his efforts. This role will not only be a continuation of what he has depicted in a multitude of films (thus making it easier for him to bring this topic to the fore), but dealing with it will also help our state come to the front of the ladder when it comes to overall development. Corruption has been the root cause of many of the problems common people have been facing since independence. To effectively take care of this animal, Chiru has to live for the fight day in and day out. Sure, there will be people within his party and amongst his close family and friends who might already be salivating at the prospects of having a go at a piece of the corruption pie and that is what Chiru will need to address up front. Like the saying goes, cleanup begins at home. Half the battle would be won if he makes it clear that he will not tolerate any corruption from any of his party members. With that out of the way, he will be able to campaign on the anti-corruption slogan.

Once Chiru gets settled down in his new role (that is our hope and objective right?), he should concentrate on efforts to weed out corruption in any shape or form. He might convey his seriousness by forming an anti-corruption ministry and giving it all the powers that it needs to help wipe out corruption from the state, city and local government wings. Incidents of corruptions should be treated as offences against the state and officers indulging in it should be punished. This maybe done by using a graded approach structured on the lines of the point system which is used by police across the world to write up offensive motorists. Offenders can be given points and the number of points earned would determine the severity of punishment. Punishment can range from warnings to demotions to termination with a bad rec. Such a standard should be worked out during the campaigning itself thus letting everybody know that Chiru means business and that he is willing to walk the talk.

 Most Indians are aware that enforcement is a problem anywhere in India and Chiru should signal that he is not going to allow that to happen under his watch. Setting up an anti-corruption ministry whose sole purpose will be to collect information/complaints from the citizens and to act on them by investigating the charges and enforcing the corruption-point system if needed will send a signal to the repeated offenders that they will not be able to get away from the law this time. Consistent enforcement, will over time, make sure that corruption will be reined in thus opening the doors for a more prosperous and happy Andhra Pradesh. Hopefully, this will set an example for the rest of the nation to follow. And Chiru will, forever, become another visionary leader that our state can feel proud of!