Before I begin my speech, I would like to ask you a question. When you go to a theatre to watch a movie, and find that there are no tickets left, what do you do? Do you say,” It’s OK, we can come another time.” Or do you buy a ticket in black, paying Rs.80 for a ticket when it actually costs Rs.60? The answer to this question shows the level of corruption in our country.
Good Afternoon! Respected Judges, Teachers and my dear friends. This topic is aptly timed; since this week is being celebrated as Vigilance Week by all Public Sector organizations in our country.
First of all, what is corruption? It is an unethical method used by a person to gain advantage over others. Today, corruption is one of the greatest factors hindering development and stifling the realisation of democracy. Corruption affects the growth of a nation adversely. It reduces the Government’s income, and creates inequalities in distribution of income and wealth. Corruption affects a nation’s development, economically, socially and politically.
Corruption may come in many forms, often in politics and sport. Politicians on a quite regular basis have been found guilty of corruption, as with sports persons. Politicians use unethical techniques to gain an advantage in an election, to gain more money, votes or to acquire ungotten wealth. There is corruption in the police force, in law and order and even in the management of the Olympic Games. The infamous episode of match-fixing in cricket was also a case of corruption. Similar is the case with sportspersons caught using drugs. Corruption is caused mainly by the desires of power and want. Corruption creates a negative atmosphere. Detrimental corruption does not bring about any good, As Shakespeare said,”The best things corrupted become the worst.”
Corruption begins at home. Parents use baits to make children listen to them.