Pulak's Law .

[Pulak_Bose]

Pulak' Law :
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If the state of politics comes to such a pass that : goons / mafia / brigands / extortionists - criminals in short - have begun to `rule' a society / state / country , one would be sure that the citizens / the public / the hoipolloi (= "janata") have handed the mantle of power over to the former on a platter ; needless to mention that the "Janata" shall plead innocence , ignorance , and helplessness - as always !!!
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Reproduced below is the Editorial Comment published in "The Sunday Statesman" Dated 20 August 2000 [ vol. CXXXIV 34 (5) ] :

/ WAGES OF SIN - Bangladesh in grip of moneypower and mafia /

Criminalisation of politics is not a problem in India alone. It is playing havoc in Bangladesh as well. Last week Bangladesh's most reputed economists including Dr Rehman Sobhan and Professor Anisur Rahman publicly regretted the fact that politics had become the country's fastest growing industry and much of it derived strength and sustenance from the mafia. They noted that it had become a major impediment to progress. According to them black money had vitiated the country's political atmosphere. Serving the mafia had become a major occupation with political parties. There is no doubt that the economists by stating unpalatable truths have pricked the Bangladeshi conscience. This may help politicians realise the depths to which they have sunk. But the big question is whether all this plain speaking will help bring them to their senses? Will it bring about the desired change in the political scene? Big money has induced 75 percent of MPs to take to business. All parties give preference to moneybags while nominating candidates.
Democracy in Bangladesh has become a game for the rich who use money and muscle to retain or wrest power. They have become protectors of leading loan defaulters in a country of scarce financial resources. As a result neither the Awami League nor the BNP, when in power, has been able to fulfil promises. This has created a serious credibility gap for all parties. The economists are right in saying that without properly addressing this problem Bangladesh is heading for disaster.