‘Might is right, and justice is in the interest of the stronger… The different forms of government makes laws, democratic, aristocratic or autocratic, with a view to their respective interests; and these laws, so made by them to serve their interests, they deliver to their subjects as ‘justice’, and punish as ‘unjust’ anyone who transgresses them’. These words written by Plato ( in The Republic) sometime around 380 BC concerning the definition of justice and the order and character of the just city and the just man – truly represents India of the 21st century.
The above definition of justice is more relevant today; post Kalmadi’s CWG scam, A Raja's 2G Spectrum Scam, Yeddyyurappa’s land scam, Koda’s mining scam and countless other scams which together robbed the unsuspecting tax payers and the government exchequer of lakhs of crores of Rupees. The world knows that wrong has been done, but since wrongdoers are all strong men with money and muscle power, they have the potential to pull down the government; hence, they cannot be punished. As eyewash, A Raja has been arrested by CBI under opposition pressure, but sooner than later he would walk out free – because of lack of evidence, the most likely reason. In extreme condition, he would be shifted to a comfortable hospital - citing some acute health related issues.
On the other hand, Dr Binayak Sen, a community physician who dedicated his life to working in primary healthcare among mine workers and indigenous communities in Chhattisgarh state, was sentenced by a local court on charges of "sedition"! This is how the government works! Are we not living in the era of Plato, in 380 BC?
The protests against the arrest of Dr. Binayak Sen have been reported from different parts of the country and abroad, but it is yet to gain the desired momentum. Only we can provide it, by coming out in large numbers and voicing our open support for his release. If we want justice, we need to be stronger.
Madhukar Mohan
Better, we refrain ourselves from jeopardizing the authority and credibility of Judiciary, the last hope for common man in our country, at our convenience. Rather, we should maintain unconditional faith in the Judicial-process.
ReplyDeletewell said.. madhukar !!
ReplyDeleteweaker sections have always been ruled by stronger..n its happening all acros the globe since ages..
but why it is happening more commonly in india in its present form ??
..coz ethics,morals and values have taken a backseat in our society n decline in indian character in past 20-30 years has been pretty fast and alarming.. Today money power n muscle power are the deciding features of one's social status . so no doubt..we are doomed to see this day.. n further days are going to be still worse..
Madhukar are you sure about Dr binayak sen or is it similar sort of hue and cry as made in gujrat for a terrorist whose links were later verified by FBI However this does not support the situation where SORENS and RAJA's go free
ReplyDeleteAbout Ishrat Jahan, story of fake encounter is still doing the rounds. However, if they were terrorists, government did the right thing. Dr. Sen's story is different, as he has spent his life serving the poor men and women; which is not a crime. If it comes out that he is involved in anti-national activities, any extent of philanthropy work is not going to justify his cause.
ReplyDeleteIn the above article, as an example,I wanted to highlight that it is very easy to implicate someone with no links with the who's who.
Let justice be made- based on facts.
Madhukar,
ReplyDeleteTitle could be what stronger does is called Justice.
Might is Right is historic truth of nature---but intelligent mankind tried to make a code for civil society and defined what is just and unjust--and made arrangements for enforcement of ths same through institutions in different forms.
But fact is that Unless strong become just, justice is not possible and as you say we have to become strong first and then Just!!
So How can we become strong--is main issue--and unfortunately that road is via wrong--so Light is some light years away ?