The ombudsman's dilemma: The fallacies of a non-participatory process
Posted on November 16, 2011
Anna Hazare’s anti-corruption movement was sensational as it was launched at a time after a prolonged news season that moved from one corruption scandal to another. As Anna Hazare put forth his demand for a strong Lokpal his supporters claim that his demands are simple – have an apolitical, independent body that has the authority to investigate and consequently suspend political officials suspected of corruption. As naïve as it may sound, does this sentiment reflect dangerous implications?