Nagpur, Wednesday: Nitin Farkar, a textile businessman, woke up in his bed to a startling revelation—he is corrupt.
“All my life, I was convinced I was an honest man,” Farkar admitted. “But today, I realised I’m not. I’ve given bribes, taken bribes, done favours, and received them too. Before, I thought it was just part of how things worked. But after a solid night’s sleep at 45, I’ve had an epiphany: I am corrupt.”
Mr. Farkar’s newfound self-awareness pushed him to extreme measures. He headed straight to Nagpur’s Bhaddi police station to apply for a protest permit—against himself. After being granted the licence, he stood alone, holding a sign that boldly declared, “I Am Corrupt. Change Starts with Me.” Despite his noble protest attempt, Mr. Farkar, failed to gather much attention to himself, although one policeman did exclaim “Finally, a worthwhile protest” as he strolled by.
“I used to point fingers at politicians and bureaucrats,” Farkar confessed, “but now I see how all of us—yes, even me—have a tendency to slip into corruption and call it normal.”
Repentant of his dishonest ways, Farkar has vowed to turn over a new leaf. He’s committed to leading a simpler, corruption-free life, refusing to pay bribes or seek special privileges for services. He hopes that, one day, he’ll inspire others to take a good, hard look in the mirror too.
