New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
today sought youths' cooperation in his fight against
corruption, saying none will be spared in his anti-graft
exercise and noted that three former chief ministers are
"rotting" in jail.
Speaking at an NCC rally, Modi also made a strong pitch
for the use of Aadhaar, saying it has added great strength to
India's development by curbing leakages and helping government
money reach its target beneficiaries.'
Aadhaar's legality has been challenged in the Supreme
Court, whose constitution bench is hearing the matter.
He said people used to believe that the rich and powerful
are never touched in anti-corruption measures and asserted
that it is no longer so as three former chief ministers are
now "rotting" in jail. Getting rid of this "termite" of
corruption will help the poor most.
Former Bihar chief ministers Lalu Prasad and Jagannath
Mishra were recently convicted in a fodder scam case and
sentenced. Former Haryana Chief Minister O P Chautala is also
in jail in connection with a corruption case.
"Youths of India refuses to accept corruption. The fight
against corruption and black money will not stop. This is a
fight for the future of India's youths," he said.
He sought help of NCC cadets and other youngsters in
spreading digital transaction, saying it will curb corruption.
He also made a strong pitch for the use of Aadhaar,
saying it has helped save Rs 60000 crore only in a few
government schemes as the money earlier used to go into "wrong
hands".
"These days you keep hearing about Aadhaar. I want to say
Aadhaar has added great strength to India's development. What
would earlier get into wrong hands is now going to the
intended beneficiaries," he said.
Exhorting youngsters to promote use to digital
transactions, he said, "My young friends, I am here to ask for
something. No, I am not here for seeking votes or politics. My
appeal is- please further digital transactions through (the
BHIM App). Please also get others on that platform. This is a
step towards transparency and accountability.
PTI
