Anna Hazare organized his public fast in New Delhi to strengthen anti-corruption legislation that was already winding its way through India’s parliament. Widespread public support, in particular among the middle class and youth, attracted immediate global attention and stunned India’s political establishment. After 12 days, the government capitulated, and Hazare ended the fast. But India’s politicians could find themselves facing public anger anew if battles on corruption disrupt economic progress, cautions New Delhi journalist Ashok Malik. One consideration is that India’s rates of growth and foreign direct investment have slacked off in recent months. Competing politics of grievance and additional layers of bureaucracy could complicate economic reforms and widen any disconnect between Hazare’s goals and the ambitions of his young supporters. Over the course of a few decades, economic expansion in industries like telecommunications delivered efficiencies and prosperity.See full Article.
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