Chalta hai? No more, say youth

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It’s his will power, self-belief and credibility that has made 74-year-old Anna Hazare a new role model of the 21st century. He has not only inspired youth with his strong will power and determination but has also inspired a new wave of thinking amongst the younger lot. So no more chalta hai attitude, it’s time to take a stand against issues.
The apparent changes may seem small, but it’s a start for a generation who aren’t just witnessing a revolution but are proud to be a part of it.
Media professional Priya B, sharing a recent incident, says, “I’m a regular bus commuter and often come across bus conductors who fool innocent commuters by taking money from them but don’t hand them the tickets. Two days ago, a conductor did a similar thing but this time when the passenger asked for his ticket, other commuters joined him and questioned the conductor. They labelled him corrupt. I have not seen such unity before.”
Professional Sneha Singh says, “In the past I have bribed and gotten away with many things. This time, when I was stopped for violating a traffic signal, the traffic cop stationed there demanded `50 for letting me go. But I told him to issue me a challan as I was willing to pay the entire fine, but not a bribe.”
Artist Boishali Sinha Massot says, “We are always sceptical and wonder what one person can do, but it’s for all to see today. Anna stood up and said no to corruption and the world is following him. I have never succumbed to bribing to get my work done. I stood in the line to get my passport, not through a broker. If I pay someone to get my work done, I am corrupt, and am supporting people who are corrupt. I don’t have the right to blame anybody else.”
Delhi University student Tanvi Bhadani describes how the mindset of children in her locality pleasantly surprised her. “Some school children in my society had collected money from all members for Janmashtami celebration. After its completion it seemed they had saved some of the collected money and planned to distribute it among themselves. One kid from the group told me later that while nearly all of them were ready to pocket some of the extra money, one of them refused. He said, ‘We would be cheating those who gave us this money in good faith.’ He cited Anna’s example, and decided to buy prasad with the leftover money. Next day, all the kids distributed the prasad in the entire society, and I felt proud of each of them.”
With inputs from
Priyanka Bhadani