Consensus culture won’t curb corruption

The government has started opening corruption files and arrested some high-profile figures. But these probes remain incomplete. In particular, the government appears to be shelving cases that can drag individuals associated with the CPN (Maoist Center). I firmly believe that the Bhutanese refugee scam involves more people than those subjected to investigation.

The government has chosen to spare them. 

The Lalita Niwas land-grab and the 100 kg gold case are no different. In the Lalita Niwas scam, the court had to intervene and direct the government to subject ex-PMs to investigation. Where were the law enforcement and other government agencies before this order? 

In corruption scandals, top brass of major parties tend to protect those close to them. This is indicative of prevailing consensus on corruption. While I do not question the Home Minister’s integrity, both the opposition and the government are trying to bar him from discharging his duties.

The author is member of federal parliament