"The myth that has been debunked is that of the silent

majority. The majority is always silent because the minority feel that they have a mandate and they are exercising that mandate. They are more articulate and aggressive than the silent majority...... But, the times have changed....But, , the so called people who have the mandate, are typical what I would call, bullies. The majority has to be consistent in their efforts to see the changes in the system," Rai, whose reports on scams has raised the hackles of the government, said in response to a question. The Government auditor said compulsion of coalition politics in every democracy is leading to convenient deviations. "The dominant culture of adjustment is prevalent... With honesty and integrity becoming the casualty," he added. The most oft repeated statement by the public officials over the large number of misdemeanours which have been reported are that the law would be allowed to take its own course. "It is unfortunate that this is exactly what doesn't happen and any number impediments are created in law taking its own course," he added. When asked whether he had any plan to join politics post-retirement, Rai quipped, "Is there any thing wrong in it?'" However, he said , "time alone will tell. I neither affirm nor deny..." Rai is due to retire in May this year.