India is fast improving in its ranking. It was #90 in 2004. Within a short span of 2 years it has climbed to #79! Yes, you guessed it right. It is the list of most corrupted countries in the world. But according to a different index - 'Transparency International's corruption index - 2006' which lists countries with companies paying bribes to get their work done, We are the world champions!!
     A few days ago, i was listening to an interview with one of Karnataka's MLAs who was arguing that it was people who lure politicians with bribes. So, they(people) are equally responsible(to a greater extent, in his opinion). Narayan Murthy also boldly accepted the fact that his company had also tolerated political corruption to some extent, but had to quench the thirst of bloody politicians in some instances.
     What more could bring shame to 'free' India if Abu Saleem could contest elections? How worse could the situation go if Farooq Abdulla warns of the consequences on hanging Afzal?