Govt. will engage with civil society in addressing concerns over corruption: PM
March 8th, 2011 - 10:29 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 8 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has said that the government will engage with civil society in addressing concerns over corruption.
A group of civil society activists led by Anna Hazare belonging to “India Against Corruption” initiative met Dr. Singh on Monday evening.
The group argued that the country expected meaningful reforms to tackle the menace of corruption in public life.
“I appreciate and share your concerns on corruption,” Dr. Singh told the group.
India Against Corruption representatives presented Dr. Singh a draft of their proposal on Lokpal.
The group accepted the Prime Minster’s suggestion that a sub-committee of the Group of Ministers could interact and discuss the draft with the civil society activists.
Dr. Singh also requested Anna Hazare not to carry out his threat to go on a fast.
The “India Against Corruption” delegation consisted of Anna Hazare, Shanti Bhushan, Prashant Bhushan, Kiran Bedi, Arvind Kejriwal, Swami Agnivesh, Archbishop Vincent, Dr. Kuldip Chikara (Bharat Swabhimaan Nyasa), Darshak Hathi (Art of Living) and P.V. Rajagopal. (ANI)
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