Say "no" to bribes!

5th Pillar

by Lillian Premkumar

From Mulai School in India

It is time for us to say no to bribes. We can use the Right to Information Act to check corruption. This is what is emphasised by the 5th pillar movement, which is determined to empower citizens to tackle situations forcing them to bribe. 5th pillar has also come out with a banner the size of which is 30’ x 15’. Members and volunteers of the movement carry out the “Freedom from Corruption” campaign in all the districts of Tamil Nadu, covering one district everyday. Students in different schools and colleges are requested to pledge that they would not accept or give bribe. That is what the students of Mullai Wholesome Academy, Dharmapuri did in September. Students in classes V to X and the staff of the school were enlightened with the maladies of corruption and many students came forward to sign the banner, promising not to accept or give bribe. This is part of the signature campaign carried out by 5th pillar.

The picture shows children signing the banner, promising to avoid giving or receiving bribes.