Recently, former Agriculture and Rural Affairs Minister Tang Rainjian in China was sentenced to two years with death penalty in the case of bribery. Tang Rainjian was accused of taking a bribe of 268 million yuan (about $ 37.6 million) while holding various positions from 2007 to 2024. The Chinese judiciary investigated the matter very quickly and Tang was removed from the post under anti -corruption action in just six months. It is clear from this step that the government’s approach against corruption in China is not only tough, but its impact reaches the highest level leaders.
In contrast, despite the existing anti -corruption law in India, action against high level corrupt leaders has been relatively slow and weak. Indian anti -corruption institutions such as CBI, ED and Lokpal investigate corruption cases, but the punishment is either late or light due to political pressure, long judicial process and bias. The direct result of this is that there is no fear of law in the minds of leaders and administrative officials. When there is no fear, the level of corruption also spreads to the lower administrative level.
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It is clear from the example of China that if strict and quick action is taken, there can be an atmosphere of discipline and fear among corrupt leaders and officials. In the case of Tang Rainjian, the court sentenced a two -year postponement with the death penalty, but its message is clear: misuse and corruption is a very serious crime and strict action will be taken at the highest level. This effect creates anti -corruption consciousness not only in the administrative system, but also in the society.
Changes in this direction are also necessary in India. There are laws against corruption, but there is a lack of quick and fair process to implement them. The fear of law will arise in the minds of corrupt leaders only when they are proved strict and timely punishment if they are proved to be defect. Also, investigative agencies should get political freedom so that there is no pressure in corruption cases.
Therefore, it is necessary for India that a structure of rigorous and quick action against corruption should be prepared by learning from the example of China. The problem will not be solved only by the law; The strong desire and administrative honesty to implement them is equally important. Only then corruption at the lower level can be eliminated and confidence in the public can remain.
If seen, the case of Tang Rainjian made it clear that taking strict action against corruption not only punishes the culprits, but also creates a warning for other officials. A similar action is required in India, so that corrupt leaders arise fear of law and an atmosphere of transparency and honesty in society can be established.