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| We want a strong Lokpal |
| We want a strong Lokpal, says PM in his address on 65th Independence Day
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| INDIA
, 15-August-2011
7:30:38 AM |
| In the midst of rising cases of corruption, scams, slowing economic growth and terror, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed the nation today on the country's 65th Independence Day.
As rain washed out the national capital in the morning, the Prime Minister unfurled the national flag.
Speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the PM told the nation that his government was intent on fighting corruption and wanted a "strong Lokpal".
Here are some of the highlights of the PM's speech:
Without understanding and restraint, our security and integrity can get adversely affected
Some people want to create disturbances in the country so that our progress gets stalled
This is the time "to rise above our personal or political interests and build consensus on issues of national importance"
We have provided political stability and socio-economic progress
We have established an environment of communal harmony in the country
The seven years have seen rapid economic development
We have taken special care of the needs of our brothers and sisters from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, minorities, women and children
Promise food security legislation soon
The country is full of "confidence and self-respect"
Corruption is a big obstacle in national transformation
Corruption should be discussed in a manner that "should not create an atmosphere in which country's progress comes into question"
The government is taking strictest possible action in cases of corruption
There is no single big step which we can take to eradicate corruption
Corruption cannot be eradicated unless "we improve our justice delivery system".
Want strong Lokpal to prevent corruption in high places
Hunger strikes and fast-unto-death will not help (Read)
Nothing should be done to dilute independence of the judiciary
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