India, Oct. 27 -- All across South Asia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Myanmar, and to some lesser extent in India, corruption is not just a flaw in the system; it is woven into the mindset. A feudal legacy that glorifies privilege over responsibility has turned democracy into patronage, and citizens into dependents.

Despite economic growth and democratic transitions, South Asia remains hostage to its oldest vice. Corruption is the slow poison that robs nations of money, dignity, and trust. The battle ahead is not merely legal; it is moral.

Corruption is not occasional; it is a way of life

From tehsil offices to national capitals, the invisible economy of bribes and favours corrodes every institution. Ordinary ci...