Daijiworld Media Network - Kundapur (SP)

Kundapur, Jan 17: Speaking after taking part as the chief guest in the 45th annual day celebrations of the local Bhandarkar's College on Friday January 16, Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde opined, that the greatest achievements of Independent India to date has been petty politics and rampant corruption that have spread to even remote corners of the country. The current generation has failed to arrest fraud, cheating and corruption that have become the order of the day, he lamented.

"The administrative machinery in India has become so bad that it appears to be impossible to set it right. Therefore, the present-day students should make up their minds to build a value-based society," Hegde advised. He felt, that the government is afraid to vest full powers with the Lokayukta for the fear that the Lokayukta might harm those who delegate the powers to him, by using them against those in the government.

He narrated to students certain cases of worst forms of corruption that he came across after taking charge as the state Lokayukta.  He then honoured and congratulated students the college who have excelled in sports and academic activities. Bhandarkar Memorial Service Award was handed over to Prof S Narayan Rao, Prof B Vasant Shetty, K Shivaram and Ratnakar.  Prof Parvati Aithal and Arunachal Maiya, faculty of the college, gave details of the winners. On behalf of the awardees, Prof Vasant Shetty expressed gratitude.

Dr H Shantaram who presided, praised the Bhandarkar family for their immense contribution to the educational field. President of the Board of Trustees of the college Dr Srinivas read out messages. Principal Prof Narayan Rao and G M Gonda presented annual report. Prof K Gopal proposed vote of thanks. Prof Rekha Banadi presented the programme.