JP, Lok Satta and Indian Politics

I am an honest Indian. This doesnt mean that I never bribed anyone or never lied to anyone. But most of the time, for all day to day transactions I strive to be honest and feel guilty after I commit any mistake. I could be in the same level of self-consciousness of many other Indians. But, at the ground level, India is corrupted to the core. Nothing moves unless some lubrication is applied to the machinery. One of the very few groups promoting the change and in fact trying to be change catalyst is Lok Satta. Lok Satta started with the sole aim of political reforms. But after more than 10 years of existence, they concluded that nothing could be moved in India until they become part of the process.

I wish Lok Satta all the best.

The memories of my meeting with JP in October 1999 still remains fresh. When my uncle Dr. Mitra Puchalapalli mentioned that JP will be visting his house, I immediately requested for an appointment. JP talks smooth with a metallic voice. What amazes me is his conviction and clarity of thought. That time he just came Chennai after Elections Analysis for AP state elections. He predicted that TDP may win elections which became true. Then we talked at length about the politics and other casual matters. Then myself and Mitra uncle dropped him at airport. What an experience!!!