The Decline of Moral Integrity in India: Is Democracy a Boon or a Curse?

The Decline of Moral Integrity in India: Is Democracy a Boon or a Curse? Recent events or perhaps, events from the past 3 decades across India have raised serious concerns about the erosion of moral values in the country. Regardless of region or state, various incidents have forced us to question whether democracy remains a blessing or has turned into a curse. The misuse of power and the shield of "legislative immunity" by politicians make us wonder whether is this the system our constitutional architects envisioned. A case in Karnataka exemplifies this decay. A minister alleged that 48 politicians had fallen victim to a "honey trap," only to retract his claim later. Instead of lodging a complaint or filing a formal FIR, the compliant had simply forwarded this to the Home Minister of State. The likelihood of any substantial action remains bleak. Due to "legislative immunity," the truth remains buried, and the courts are powerless to enforce accountabilit...