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Originally Posted by colnrkurup  To-day, MEDIA is the only solution. But again, the media does not appear to behave the way WE THE PEOPLE OF INDIA expect them to behave. |
I strongly agree with Col Kurup on his views on Media. Though they have done a very good job and play an important role, some of the stories sent the wrong message. Like if you have not got the passport, ration card etc. then simply file an
RTI Application and you will get it ! Touche !
This gave the impression that
RTI can solve your grievances etc. This is wrong.
RTI is only a tool to help you attain information and not solve your problems. There are people who files
RTI Applications with the respective PA and have got the requested information, yet their grievances are still pending. i.e. still not got the ration card etc. This causes the applicant to shy away from
RTI. They also discourage others from filing applications etc.
This has to be changed the mode of presentation of
RTI through the media has to be reviewed.
One must also not forget, you can talk a horse to the water, but you cannot make it drink.
Manoj Pai