It is unfortunately a fact of Indian life that the rich and the powerful can commit any misdeed and get away with it. Swaminathan S Anklesaria Aiyar laments in The Economic Times today:
"Police investigations and trials take forever in India. Virtually no famous or resourceful person is convicted beyond all appeals. Probably Pachauri will die of old age before the cases against him reach final conclusion."
It is disgusting to know that R.K.Pachauri has resumed his charge as Director General of TERI. TERI's board members have shamefully abstained from taking any action against this sexual predator. Swaminathan Aiyer's desperate questions must be haunting them every waking moment:
"Why do we not hear fireworks from Teri’s distinguished board members? Naina Lal Kidwai, you have won awards for defying gender biases to get to the top of HSBC, one of India’s biggest banks in India. Why are you not lashing out against a man who typifies male terrorism? Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, you are famous as India’s top female entrepreneur. You must know how prevalent male harassment is in Indian business. Why are you not screaming your head off in this case? Deepak Parekh, you have long epitomised ethics and corporate responsibility. Why are you silent? It’s time to go on the warpath."
"Police investigations and trials take forever in India. Virtually no famous or resourceful person is convicted beyond all appeals. Probably Pachauri will die of old age before the cases against him reach final conclusion."
It is disgusting to know that R.K.Pachauri has resumed his charge as Director General of TERI. TERI's board members have shamefully abstained from taking any action against this sexual predator. Swaminathan Aiyer's desperate questions must be haunting them every waking moment:
"Why do we not hear fireworks from Teri’s distinguished board members? Naina Lal Kidwai, you have won awards for defying gender biases to get to the top of HSBC, one of India’s biggest banks in India. Why are you not lashing out against a man who typifies male terrorism? Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, you are famous as India’s top female entrepreneur. You must know how prevalent male harassment is in Indian business. Why are you not screaming your head off in this case? Deepak Parekh, you have long epitomised ethics and corporate responsibility. Why are you silent? It’s time to go on the warpath."
