Collapsing Bridges, Crumbling Infrastructure- The Reality of Modi’s Corruption Free India

#Corruption #Bridges #IndianPolitics #Accountability #Infrastructure #ElectoralBonds From collapsing bridges to craters in roads and highways during monsoons, crumbling infrastructure lays bare the reality of Bhrashtachar Mukt Bharat. As taxpayers’ money goes down the drain, no one is held accountable for the poor quality of construction and maintenance of public infrastructure. Was the promise of a corruption-free India just a political slogan? We discuss the truth of systemic failures to check corruption in public works. This isn't just about a few flawed projects; it's about the systemic rot of crony capitalism and a deep-seated nexus between contractors and those in power. In such a situation, a key tool for accountability is the Right to Information Act - RTI Act- which has been used extensively to access information and expose scams in public infrastructure. We discuss the power of the RTI Act and how the government has been trying to undermine the law to evade accountability. We also discuss how oversight and anti-corruption bodies like the Lokpal are being destroyed. Prof. M M Ansari, former Information Commissioner joins Anjali Bhardwaj and Amrita Johri on this edition of Jaanne Bhi Do Yaaro Join The Wire's Youtube Membership and get exclusive content, member-only emojis, live interaction with The Wire's founders, editors and reporters and much more. Memberships to The Wire Crew start at Rs 89/month.    / @thewirenews