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Asserting that the government would do everything to ensure probity, transparency and accountability in the work of public authorities, he cautioned that creation of "mindless atmosphere of negativity and pessimism" over corruption could hurt the country's image and morale of the Executive.
Addressing 19th annual conference of CBI and state anti-corruption units here, Singh said "newer modi operandi" are being adopted for corrupt activities as faster economic growth over the last two decades has "led to newer opportunities for corruption, ones associated with the specialisation and expansion of an economy".
He said amendments are being considered to the Prevention of Corruption Act, not only in view of the judicial rulings on its provisions, "but also with the purpose of filling certain gaps" in the legislation and bringing in line with international practices.
"Experience has shown that in vast majority of cases, it is difficult to tackle consensual bribery and the supplier of the bribe goes scot free by taking resort to provisions of the Act... Experience has also shown that big ticket corruption is mostly related to operations by commercial entities," he said, adding these would be taken care of in the proposed changes in the law.
"It is proposed to include corporate failure to prevent bribery as a new offence on the supply side," Singh said.
At the same time, he said the government is also examining how the Prevention of Corruption Act can be amended to protect honest public servants more effectively.
His comments came at a time when the government is under all-round attack over corruption with 2G spectrum, coal block allocation and Commonwealth Games scams being the notorious cases.
Singh said a clear and unambiguous definition of corruption, "covering both the supply and demand sides", is being sought to be provided through amendments to plug gaps in the Prevention of Corruption Act.
"I would like to stress upon the need to protect honest public servants and keep the morale of the Executive intact with our commitment," he said.
Apparently referring to the relentless raking up of corruption issue by opposition parties and civil activists, the Prime Minister said, "The mindless atmosphere of negativity and pessimism that is sought to be created over the issue of corruption can do us no good. It can only damage the nation's image and hit the morale of the Executive."
Asking investigative agencies to continue upgrading their skills and methods to "match the newer methods of corruption", he said, "We need to ensure that even while the corrupt are relentlessly pursued and brought to book, the innocent are not harassed.
"The importance of making a distinction between bonafide mistakes and colorable exercise of power in investigation of corruption cases cannot be over emphasized."
He even advised CBI and other anti-corruption agencies to engage professionals who have expertise which can assist them in conducting an impartial inquiry in complex cases.
"Institutions established with special focus on economic offences should perhaps be more broad-based and need not be confined only to persons with policing background. An open mind in this regard could help imparting credibility to investigations and securing high conviction rates," Singh said.
At least he speaks, this is the big thing. the whole India is on fire and he was having such a sweet sleep. We never heard him giving his any comments on public for any of such issues. At least this time he said something. this is true colors of him. He is not working as ..... is directing him but he is smart enough to judge the futher upcoming dangers for hime before he takes action.Spoiled the name of congress and Ghandhi jee.
Why PM supports KEjriwal and expose those who are corrupt now?so that being a Gandhian,it is possible that he is not directly involved,but knnows who are all corrupted amogst his collegues.He must quit congress if he knnows the culp[rints in his government.more so vadodara and others inthe country.Let him swear that he do not know at least now>
Why PM supports KEjriwal and expose those who are corrupt now?so that being a Gandhian,it is possible that he is not directly involved,but knnows who are all corrupted amogst his collegues.He must quit congress if he knnows the culp[rints in his government.more so vadodara and others inthe country.Let him swear that he do not know at least now>
Mr. Man Mohan Singh - Are you deaf and dumb? You are simply jocking and reading piano when country is burning on corruption and inflation issues. What you have done in the Parliament on the passage of Nuclear Deal for the benefit of you and your people in and outside the country, particularly based at US, people have saw your proper color and attitude on Indian Citizen and the respect to Indian Constitution! You have no respect on Indian Constitution and you and your Party totally misusing official machinery for the existence of your minority government and thereby continuing the loot of Indian Resources and allow to outflow them to the foreign based establishements and individuals. If you have guts or any human respect or value you have, instead of complaining on IAC crusaders, you should take actions against the corrupted Ministers they have pin pointed and files they have sent for, for investigation under SIT. You should have the courage to pass the Lok Pal Bill in the Parliament
It is a shame to the position of PM to say that Anti Corruption Agitation will spoil our name! Does it mean that we cover-up! everything! Give a message that 'bribes' will only get things done! Also cunning and wicked practices in business is to be supported? Where are we heading Sir?
A real Statesman's statement.While many wring their hands not knowing how to eradicate the malaise of "Corruption",the PM has come forward to deal with it in the most appropriate way!Thescrews of law have to be tightened and services of professionally competent persons have to be sought to bring the "guilty" to book and ensure the innocent is not harrassed!
Could the PM can quote at least one thing where people have hope that UPA can do some good. We find CAG officials are threatened as the report indicates wrong dealings of Monmohan Singh. There is chain of scams like 2G, Commonwealth games etc and many corruptions, purchasing MPs blackmailing non congress Chief Ministers. UPA is using CBI, Income tax office and destroying institution and Indian federal system just to satisfy dynasty congress interest. PM himself and his ministers and senior congress leaders are fighting together against Kejriwal to support Robert for his amassing wealth in very short time. Indirectly the finance minister Chidambaram has warned income tax officials to make any comments against Robert. UPA government ruthless expenses for themselves, corruption, scams are increasing fiscal deficit and he is asking poor to reduce it. Is there any space where people can be happy and optimist.
Sonia Gandhi had ordered all congressmen to defend her son-in-law. Our poor Prime Minister is just doing her bidding to save his chair
Dear Mr Prime Minister, we Indians prefer a clean corrupt free government to a scam filled thoroughly corrupt government which is dying to introduce new measures under the name of reforms only to continue looting the public. Do us a favour. Stop quibbling of negativity and step down .
It is a shame to the position of PM to say that Anti Corruption Agitation will spoil our name! Does it mean that we cover-up! everything! Give a message that 'bribes' will only get things done! Also cunning and wicked practices in business is to be supported? Where are we heading Sir?
This news does not surprise anyone.It is well known that he never attacks "CORRUPT",and attacks only the people who oppose corruption.This person is at his highest when exploiting the "democracy".
This mindless atmosphere of negativity has been created by a government headed by a mindless Prime Minister to begin with...such statements by Manmohan shows his shamelessness and proves once again how his past reputation was actually a construct of the paid media and not the reality of the person himself. As for addressing issues of graft we have seen their efforts since independence which culminated in the last year or so..what do they think we are fools and that they can just get away making speeches which they never follow up later??
Countdown of your government had already begun. Do at least one good job before you exit. Otherwise you will be remembered as another Lalu.
Sorry MMS, unfortunately by being prime minister of India you have also become the defacto president of NATO club( no action talk only club) of India. You have been talking only since long to bring / implement administrative reforms commission. You have forgotten totally. It is unfortunate, people around you, are using you in your position to fill their coffer. Make hay while MMS is in chair. When you were FM, the biggest Harshad Mehta's scam broke. You could not do anything. Now scams after scams are un veiling and as rupee has got devalued so much your people are looting in thousands of crores that was unheard of hitherto. Earlier people were looting in lacs, now they know the economics and value. Thanks for this.
PM of India is giving such a message insted of encouraging a person who had reveled about big corruption.Shame on our part. PM is thing that, who ever speaks about Congress, New laws will be implemented to safe gaurd congress party but not indian citizens, With this status of India is going HIGH, Why Congress is worried so much when Vadras name is coming out. Vadra is neiher a MLA MP Nor a Minister of UPA, Why all ministers of UPA are coming in support of Vadra
This joker says that corruption has to be checked. Heis condemning the person exposing corruption at high place. He is a REAL JOKER
It is high time for something like a french revolution in India. massive civil disobedience to get rid of every goon and his courtiers. start clean slate. Jai Hind.
At least, PM has accepted that there is corruption. That is a good development
This idiot should be hanged till death on a busy street on account of unnecessary silence and unnecessary approvals he needs from the Woman, the mother in law of Vadra. I am sure nobody will give sympathy to him apart from Sonia. This should be done even before hanging Kasab as Kasab is an outsider but this Aged fellow not by thoughts but simply by number of years is a Insider and is more dangerous to damage not only Country's image but the country as a whole leaving a Big Hole in it.
Our FM asserts that it is a private transaction of Mr. VAdra and DLF and hence need not be put into enquiry or investigations. then why did your government initiated CBI investigations on illegal wealth created by Jagmohan (is it because he came out of your party). why did you initate IT, DRI investigations on transactions of trust of Yoga Guru and his associate (is it becaue they opposed your government and staged protest). In india, illegal wealth by congress high Command is legal and even legal protest or for that matter opening mouth against this family is antinational.
Again Feel sorry becoz of this type of leader. Even i cant say, he is leader from begining. Dont where India will go but i really people aware themself & fight against corruption. This way we cant loose out tax money. We are not paying tax for them to do FRAUD.
Dear Prime Ministr do you say people should keep mum and not to raise their voice when you and your bunch of thieves loot the nation.You shameless man should have resigned when the people called you shikhandi Dritarashtra etc.
He is a kind of PM who follows Gandhi ji, see no truth, hear no truth and speak nothing.
Knowing pretty well that Mr.Jaganmohan Reddy was arrested without any of his fault due to political vendetta and CBI now is trying to gather information by hook or crook employing all the unlawful methods and you keeping mum on this issue shows you dont deserve to be in the chair of Prime Minister.
Mr. Murthy, can you please tell the world how Mr. Jagan amassed so much of wealth (over 1 lac crores) in a matter of 8 yrs.
He has been silent for the past 4 years and only now when his bosses son in law is being highlighted is that he is going gung ho about corruption. One must understand that the subordinates follow their boss. If the ministers are currupt, its only because the leaders (Sonia and Manmohan) are. If a strong leader wants not just curruption.. eradication of anything is achievable... not just Gandhi...people shud also now start following Bhagat Singh.. only then will we be able to boot out these pseudo leaders...This struglle will be tougher than fighting the british.. they atleast had some moral values... These likes of Manmohan's, Sonia, Mulayam and many else do not even have the basic culture, forget values... A disgruntled Citizen
I am really pained to read that the PM is asking us not raise corruption issues so that he continues to plunder the nation like a thief. Shame on the people of India who elected him PM and shame for being ruled by an Italian who is not even 5 class pass.
