PM Modi hits back at Opposition, says govt should be lauded for cracking down on corruption
India Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi rejected claims of government misusing probe agencies and said agencies work according to norms in recovering wealth in corruption cases.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi rejected claims of government misusing probe agencies and said agencies work according to norms in recovering wealth in corruption cases.
Speaking to ANI, PM Modi said corruption is adversely affecting the country and action taken by probe agencies adds to national treasury for which government should be lauded.
"Corruption is affecting the country like termites. Haven't people raised their voices against such people from time to time? If I do not do anything, will the people forgive me? Where ever the government gets information (about corruption) should it not take steps? And after this, if billions and trillions of rupees are coming to the treasury of the country, then I should be praised," the Prime Minister said, criticising the Opposition who alleged government interference in agency probes.
PM Modi added that parties should agree for simultaneous polls which will stop allegations that probe agencies take actions just before elections.
"Elections keep taking place in India, so should the government stop working? All the states and the Centre will go for elections at the same time and we will save money. Then, you will never see ED or CBI," Modi said.
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