Really? Who's been checking their 'collections'? Such rampant begging is symtomatic of a failed society and worse, massive govt failure! Indians have historically seen begging as acceptable - for the destitute, the result of Karma and for those wanting a chance for a better next-life on the cheap, by giving alms, and so they've never bothered to create social institutions like those in the West - 'poor houses'and charities etc., to take care of the needy, on a large scale. It's high time the denigrating practice of begging was outlawed - people should give to reputable charities instead of to beggars, as it only encourages this despicable practice. If destitute and desperate people know definitely there are places they can go which will provide them support, they will not have to beg. And forget govt - they're useless!
