“Gandhiji had stated that his mission in life was ‘to wipe each tear from each eye’… That message of Bapu resonates in our ears as we settle all the way down to the enterprise of presidency…
There have been spectacular positive factors when it comes to the tutorial and well being standing of the nation (since Independence). Nonetheless, the advantages of this efficiency haven’t touched all our residents in equal measure. Progress is just not an finish in itself. It’s a means to generate employment, banish poverty, starvation and homelessness and enhance the usual of dwelling of the mass of our individuals…
To have the ability to commit our consideration and power to financial growth that improves the lives of our individuals, we should guarantee social and political stability, communal concord and respect for the rule of regulation…
Financial reform is just not solely about releasing personal enterprise from the shackles of bureaucratic management. Additionally it is about making the federal government simpler, environment friendly and other people pleasant in order that it will probably deal with higher the various duties that solely governments can carry out. And, additionally it is about guaranteeing honest and clear regulation of the market the place that is essential…
We are going to pursue financial reform and widen the house for particular person initiative and enterprise, however whilst we accomplish that, we can’t forsake the duty of operating a authorities that works, and works for the individuals…
We are going to keep our custom of an unbiased overseas coverage, constructed on a nationwide consensus and primarily based on our supreme nationwide pursuits… We need to stay in a neighbourhood of peace and prosperity. We are going to actively pursue the composite dialogue with Pakistan. We’re honest about discussing and resolving all points, together with Jammu & Kashmir…
Inside safety stays an essential problem. Terrorism poses a grave menace to the unity and progress of our nation. We will fight it with all of the sources at our command…
My fellow residents, I share the sensation of well-meaning residents once they categorical pained concern in regards to the decline of morals and ethics in public life. There may be, nevertheless, no higher technique to cope with this incipient menace to our democracy than to fulfill it head on by becoming a member of public life ourselves.
September 23, 2013
Concluding remarks on the assembly of the Nationwide Integration Council, New Delhi
“India is a rustic of nice range. It’s, due to this fact, inevitable that once we are discussing sophisticated points, just like the one we have now been discussing, there must be reflection of this range of opinion. However I’m very completely happy to note that we’re all agreed about the necessity to do our highest to advertise communal concord, to stop atrocities in opposition to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and within the course of, we should do all that we are able to, to face by the values inscribed in our Structure.
It’s clear from what has been stated at present that threats from communal, separatist and obscurantist forces to our nation’s integrity, gender relations, concord and equality for all our residents should be handled firmly and promptly. That is additionally mirrored within the decision that we have now adopted at present.
Stopping incidents of communal violence is primarily the accountability of the native administration and the police drive. However it’s not solely the duty of administration and police. It requires a nationwide effort led by all of us in public life, notably these concerned within the political processes, and by all our residents in each stroll of life. Additionally it is incumbent on all of us to advertise actively an environment conducive to the upkeep of communal concord… and make sure that our deliberations on this Council end in concrete steps and enhancements within the communal scenario, in stopping atrocities on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, in eradicating guide scavenging and stopping violence in opposition to our ladies.”
September 28, 2013
Assertion within the Common Debate of the 68th Session of the UN Common Meeting
“At a time when the world is dealing with a number of challenges, there may be renewed consideration on the function of the United Nations in advancing worldwide peace, safety and prosperity. Nonetheless, by no means has scepticism in regards to the UN’s capability to take action been increased, or the exterior atmosphere much less propitious for multilateralism.
Almost seven many years of the work of the United Nations maintain one easy lesson and that’s this: we’re most profitable once we adhere to the letter and spirit of the United Nations Constitution, basing our selections on the widest doable consent and balancing equitably the wants and tasks of countries at totally different phases of growth…
The UN Safety Council should be reformed and restructured to mirror present political realities. Extra creating nations must be included as each everlasting and non-permanent members… These aims require the constructing of a brand new worldwide consensus, suited to our time and rooted in at present’s realities…
Progress and inclusive growth are naturally essential for all our nations. They require a supportive worldwide financial atmosphere… However the issues of over a billion individuals dwelling in abject poverty around the globe have to be attacked extra straight…
Talking from this podium yesterday, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan spoke of creating a brand new starting. I reciprocate his sentiments and am trying ahead to assembly him tomorrow. India is dedicated sincerely to resolving all points with Pakistan, together with the problem of Jammu and Kashmir, by means of bilateral dialogue on the idea of the Shimla Settlement. Nonetheless, for progress to be made, it’s crucial that the territory of Pakistan and the areas underneath its management will not be utilized for aiding and abetting terrorism directed in opposition to India…
We have to renew our dedication, particularly right here on the UN, for concerted, cohesive and persevering with world motion in opposition to terrorism.
January 13, 2014
Handle on the Convention of State Minorities Commissions
“Pluralism is the keystone of India’s civilization and tradition. Spiritual concord, not mere tolerance, is the bedrock of India’s secularism. Enshrined within the Indian Structure due to this fact, are a number of rights which are supposed to guard the pursuits of all residents, together with spiritual minorities. Additionally it is the solemn obligation of the federal government to make each doable effort to guard and promote secular values and supply equality of alternative to all spiritual minorities…
Through the years, the Nationwide Fee for Minorities and the State Commissions have performed an essential function in upholding the rights of minorities assured by the Structure, and in defending their pursuits as equal residents of a democratic nation… To take care of communal concord, each majority communities and minorities must work collectively to create an environment of acceptance and concord. In most elements of the nation the connection between majority and minority communities is harmonious, though there have been situations the place this relationship has been put to extreme take a look at, particularly of late…
I consider that our Authorities has tried its finest to make sure social and financial justice to minority communities. The New 15-Level Programme for minorities that the UPA Authorities launched in 2006 goals at guaranteeing the well-being, safety and growth of minorities. The main target of the programme is to make sure that the advantages of assorted growth schemes and programmes of the Authorities accrue in equitable measure to minorities, particularly these situated in minority focus areas. Wherever doable, 15% of the targets and outlays underneath varied poverty alleviation schemes are required to be earmarked for minorities. An affordable illustration of minorities can also be anticipated to be ensured within the authorities, together with the general public sector enterprises…
All minority communities don’t kind a homogenous group. Some have accomplished fairly effectively, benefiting from the processes of social and financial growth. Nonetheless, different minorities, particularly the Muslim neighborhood in sure elements of our nation, haven’t had an equal share of the fruits of growth. This has most lately been established by the info offered within the report of the Sachar Committee which our Authorities had arrange.
It’s incumbent upon any democratically elected authorities to redress such imbalances and inequities. In direction of this finish, we have now accepted 72 of the 76 suggestions made by the Sachar Committee and 43 selections have been taken by the involved Ministries to implement these 72 suggestions. Of the remaining 4 suggestions, motion was taken on one advice however the matter is now sub-judice…
I believe it’s of utmost significance to do not forget that we have now age outdated traditions of pluralism and tolerance. For India as a rustic, secularism has been a lifestyle practiced over centuries. We must be cautious of people that work in opposition to India’s secular thought by making an attempt to redefine secularism.
Our energy as a rustic lies in our unity. We must be vigilant in opposition to forces that search to take advantage of our range in faith, language and tradition to divide our individuals.
The State on its half should concentrate on taking good care of the fundamental wants of training, well being care, housing and employment of minorities and offering a framework for participation of minorities in governance and the processes of socio-economic growth.”
February 11, 2014
Handle on the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Central Vigilance Fee
“It’s not solely the CVC however the entire institutional arrange for combating corruption that has undergone a metamorphosis with the passage of time. This means of change has notably picked up within the final 10 years. New legal guidelines have been enacted to make sure probity, transparency and accountability in administration. The Proper to Data Act and the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act are main examples… Larger use of Data and Communications Know-how has additionally helped in rising transparency and decreasing alternatives for corrupt practices.
The previous few years have additionally seen a really vigorous debate on corruption in our nation, with civil society and media being energetic contributors. As I’ve stated earlier, I consider this debate has been on the entire for the great. It has led not solely to elevated consciousness within the individuals about their rights and the tasks of public authorities but in addition a realization in public authorities of the heightened expectation that our individuals have from them…
On my half, I want to briefly point out some broad points which I consider are of abiding significance in our anti-corruption initiatives… It is very important do not forget that the final word intention of any anti-corruption mechanism is to contribute in the direction of enchancment of the processes of governance and supply of companies. This may occur solely once we encourage daring and modern choice making. Subsequently, we should make it possible for trustworthy officers will not be harassed for bonafide errors that they may make whereas taking well-meaning selections… We should make sure the championing of the reason for the person of integrity in all our establishments. Within the state of affairs by which this doesn’t occur, choice making would undergo badly and as a substitute of enhancing the processes of governance, we might find yourself stifling them…
One other steadiness that companies just like the CVC ought to take care of is between the have to be cautious and detailed and the necessity for pace. Issues like disciplinary proceedings and grant of vigilance clearance should be disposed of in time. Extreme delays make such workout routines meaningless.
There’s a want for moderation within the public debate about corruption as effectively. Up to now few years, we have now been witnessing a really vigorous public debate in our nation on issues regarding corruption, with accusations flying thick and quick. Whereas knowledgeable dialogue on such issues is definitely fascinating, a lot too usually we see a trivialisation of advanced public coverage points. That is accompanied by unwarranted condemnation of the selections taken and imputation of guilt and mala fide on the a part of those that took these selections…
February 21, 2014
Farewell speech to the fifteenth Lok Sabha
“In parliamentary life, there are sure to be variations amongst events, however there should even be methods and technique of discovering pathways to convey minimal quantity of consistency and reconciliation, in order that the ship of the Indian State can transfer ahead. And we have now seen that on sure essential issues, this Home has the capability, the desire to rise above partisan strife, and to seek out pathways of nationwide reconciliation. The style by which the way in which the state of Telangana is being born, is yet one more indication that this nation is able to taking a few of the most troublesome selections, with none rancour, with out worrying an excessive amount of in regards to the execs and cons of issues that don’t matter, and we are able to take pleasure in the truth that Telangana state, whose quest for being born was pending for the final 60 years, has in the end seen the sunshine of day.
Meals Safety Invoice is yet one more landmark laws. It would create a ray of hope amongst disadvantaged sections of our neighborhood. It would present a ray of hope to encourage our farmers to provide extra…
We are actually getting into a part the place the individuals of India will as soon as once more have a possibility to evaluate, to move their judgement on the efficiency of presidency, weaknesses of our authorities, achievements of the federal government, and it’s in that course of that after once more, a brand new sense of consensus will emerge which can carry our nation to new pathways.”
Might 17, 2014
Farewell speech as PM
“I deal with you at present for the final time as Prime Minister of India.
Ten years in the past, after I was entrusted with this accountability, I entered upon it with diligence as my software, fact as my beacon and a prayer that I would at all times do the suitable factor.
At the moment, as I put together to put down workplace, I’m conscious that effectively earlier than the ultimate judgment that all of us await from the Almighty, there may be judgment within the court docket of public opinion that each one elected officers and governments are required to submit themselves to.
Fellow residents, every certainly one of us ought to respect the judgement that you’ve delivered. The simply concluded elections have deepened the foundations of our democratic polity.
As I’ve stated on many events, my life and tenure in public workplace are an open ebook. I’ve at all times tried to do my finest in serving this nice Nation of ours.
Within the final ten years, we as a rustic have seen many successes and achievements that we must be happy with. At the moment, India is a far stronger nation in each respect than it was a decade in the past. I give credit score for these successes to all of you. Nonetheless, there may be nonetheless huge latent growth potential in our nation and we should collectively work laborious to comprehend it.
As I go away workplace, my abiding reminiscence would be the love and kindness that I’ve at all times obtained from you. I owe all the things to this nation, this nice land of ours the place I, an underprivileged little one of Partition, was empowered sufficient to rise and occupy excessive workplace. It’s each a debt that I’ll by no means be capable to repay and a ornament that I’ll at all times put on with pleasure.
Pals, I’m assured about the way forward for India. I firmly consider that the emergence of India as a serious powerhouse of the evolving world economic system is an concept whose time has come. Mixing custom with modernity and unity with range, this Nation of ours can present the way in which ahead to the world. Serving this Nation has been my privilege. There may be nothing extra that I might ask for.
I want the incoming authorities each success because it embarks on its activity and pray for even higher successes for our Nation.
Thanks. Jai Hind”
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