China's war against evil of sleaze
- By Sajjad Malik
0 Comment(s)
Print
E-mail China.org.cn, February 3, 2016
The world is made of human beings, some of them, if entrusted with perks and powers, forget their commitments to the national duty. They indulge in extravagance and mismanagement, while turning a deaf ear to the official duty. It has been seen that nothing but a firm law and its strict enforcement can check the vagaries of such individuals.
Corruption is not just limited to the financial misappropriation but it is broader in its magnitude and also involves minor aspects, like not performing the duties according to the job description. The civil servants, as shown by the very words, are employed to serve the people and not to rule their destinies. In some cases, they become masters and forget their pledge to serve the masses. The worst of them demand bribes for doing the duty for which the state pays them from the tax-payers' money.
No civilized society can afford the corrupt officials to continue in their positions. They are traced, caught, prosecuted through laws and made examples for others. Punishment serves as a strong deterrence against malpractice in a country. The stronger the accountability system in country is, the cleaner a society will be. It will also increase trust of people in various departments of the government.
President Xi Jinping right from the start of his office made it a point to clean the officialdom from sleaze. The report by Central Commission for Discipline Inspection is a manifestation of the resolve of the government. The record shows that during the last year, even those holding high offices have not been spared if found guilty of maladministration.
The actions taken so far should be appreciated, but everyone should know that it is a long haul. Corruption being endemic in nature needs careful planning and a vigorous campaign spreading over years before it is brought under complete control.
Sajjad Malik is a columnist with China.org.cn. For more information please visit:
http://www.china.org.cn/opinion/SajjadMalik.htm
Opinion articles reflect the views of their authors, not necessarily those of China.org.cn.
Go to Forum >>0 Comment(s)