Harsh Lath, a BCom (Hons) student at Shri Ram College of Commerce (DU), has strongly advocated for an independent audit of a massive public fund, stating that internal reviews are inadequate. "There should be an audit; there can’t be any debate over it. Leaving a massive public fund unmonitored is like setting a cat to guard mice," he said.
Call for Total Transparency
Lath emphasized that millions of ordinary people have contributed their hard-earned money and deserve total transparency. He argued that an internal review is not sufficient because "you can’t grade your own paper." According to Lath, since the people are the real stakeholders, an independent, third-party check is necessary.
Rejection of Internal Review
The student rejected the idea of an internal review, asserting that it would not provide the necessary oversight. His comments come amid growing calls for accountability in the management of public funds. Lath's statement highlights the need for external scrutiny to ensure proper use of public contributions.
