Friday, March 18, 2011

Bribes..

Anyone who has lived in India, even for a few years knows that Bribes make up the oil that keeps the machinery rolling, even when the machinery doesnt really need that oil..

Sign the Bribe Bandh today to help reduce the corruption! It might sound like an idealistic thought, but if you have ever given a bribe or know of stories of harassment from friends and family.. sign up and maybe this small participation will help!!

WHY PRESSURISE THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT TO RATIFY THE UN CONVENTION?




India is one of the 140 countries that has signed the UN Convention against corruption. But signing alone is of no use. The government is under no pressure to make its anti-corruption laws stricter unless it ratifies the Convention. Its time for all Indians to come together and demand for change.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF INDIA RATIFIES THE CONVENTION?


- Politicians and bureaucrats can be jailed for trying to influence courts and cops.
- Politicians and bureaucrats can be jailed for favouring business houses or lobbies.
- Corrupt business people can be jailed for bribing; their companies will be punished too.
- Money earned wrongfully, through corruption, can be forfeited.


2 comments:

  1. @shilpa, thats where the link is taking you!
    This campaign is being managed by a friends sister! She is doing some great work!

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