This is with reference to the report on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's call to government officials to have zero tolerance towards corruption (Sept. 14). While the call is timely, it lacks conviction in the wake of the various scams being uncovered. Is it only for public consumption? I would rather tell Dr. Singh this — “Physician, heal thyself!”
T.R. Bhat , Mangalore
The fight against corruption can use the law, but there also has to be the use of large-scale technology. The large gathering of people during Team Anna's campaign against corruption is an important example of the application of technology. Sms, web blogs and social networking sites contributed a great deal in making it a very successful event.
China too has implemented IT-enabled services to provide transparency in governance (Sept. 12). It is ironic that when India is being called a hub of IT-enabled services, and providing most countries with such services, we lack the conviction to use such technology at home. In a growing economy like ours, providing e-services will create transparent and accountable governance. Perhaps, what we lack is the political or bureaucratic will to implement such policies.
Priyesh Pathak , Bilaspur
