Narendra Modi Addresses G20 Anti-Corruption Meet, Emphasizes Global Cooperation, Transparency & Ethical Governance
Modi cautioned against greed and its hindrance to truth realization, referencing the concept of 'Ma Gridha,' translating to 'let there be no greed.'
Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, virtually addressed the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meet in Kolkata, where he welcomed attendees to the city of Rabindranath Tagore and emphasized the importance of combating corruption. Highlighting Tagore's writings and ancient Indian wisdom, Modi cautioned against greed and its hindrance to truth realization, referencing the concept of 'Ma Gridha,' translating to 'let there be no greed.'
The Prime Minister underscored that corruption disproportionately affects the poor and marginalized, distorting markets, resource utilization, and diminishing quality of life. Drawing from Kautilya's Arthashastra, Modi stressed the government's duty to maximize welfare by enhancing resources and combatting corruption. India's 'Zero Tolerance' policy against corruption was emphasized, with Modi showcasing technology and e-governance's role in fostering transparency and plugging gaps in welfare schemes.