‘Le khaa’: Protesters Throw Currency Notes at Allegedly Corrupt Officer in Gujarat | Viral Video

‘Le khaa’: Protesters Throw Currency Notes at Allegedly Corrupt Officer in Gujarat | Viral Video
A video from Gujarat showcasing public outrage against alleged corruption has gone viral on social media, amassing over 602,000 views. The clip, shared by a user named “Kalam Ki Chot” on platform X, highlights citizens expressing their anger at a government official accused of accepting bribes.
Protest Highlights
- Slogans and Placards: Protesters entered a government office, shouting slogans and displaying placards around their necks to denounce corruption.
- Currency Notes Thrown: To symbolize their frustration, they threw bundles of currency notes at the official.
- Officer’s Reaction: The accused officer, seated with folded hands, appeared silent while the accusations were being made in Gujarati.
The video caption posted alongside read:
“Take it! How much ill-gotten money will you eat? The public replied in the same language. How much bribe would they have paid to get the job? Now they must be giving it to their bosses? It is important to estimate this as well.”
Public Reactions
The viral video sparked intense discussions online, with users expressing frustration over systemic corruption:
- Comment on Widespread Corruption: “The cancer of corruption is now spread like a pandemic. @narendramodi promised to eliminate this cancer. However, he didn’t do anything for corruption faced by citizens.”
- Criticism of Government Employees: “In India, whether BJP or non-BJP government, employees from peons to top IAS officers are all corrupt. Their economy is growing at a fast pace.”
- Call for Accountability: “Everywhere corruption is normal in our country. Shame on govt authorities.”
- Satirical Motivation for Aspirants: “This video is the real motivation for UPSC, SSC, Police candidates. Coaching centres will show this and say, ‘Even if PM wants, you will NOT be removed from the job.’”
- Support for Protesters: “Very good job, these corrupt officials should be treated like this.”
The video has ignited a debate on the deep-rooted issue of corruption within government systems. It underscores public resentment and the need for robust reforms to address such grievances effectively.