Kathmandu, Dec.
9: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that he would use every measure to
curb corruption.
“I don’t see the
effective implementation of the slogan ‘not indulging in corruption’, so I will try to come up with a new idea of ‘I
will indulge in corruption,” he said while addressing a programme jointly organised
by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) and the
Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on the occasion of International Anti-Corruption
Day 2018.
The PM vowed to
be ruthless against corruption. He directed all CIAA officials to be ruthless
as well.
He said that the
country had the required laws, knowledge and institutions to fight against
corruption and it was high time to apply them.
“This is high
time to fight against corruption and lead the country on the path of
prosperity. All government officials should maintain self-discipline and show
accountability in the drive against corruption and develop good governance,” he
said.
He expressed his
confidence that the CIAA would be more active in the fight against corruption
and support in promoting good governance in the country.
PM Oli
reiterated his commitment that he would not commit corruption and wouldn’t allow
others to do so.
Chief
Commissioner of the CIAA Navin Kumar Ghimire said that the government should be
more serious about controlling corruption as it had been institutionalising in
various sectors.
Stating that the
anti-graft body would use new techniques against corruption, he urged one and all
not to remain silent wherever and whenever corruption existed.
“Corruption is
worse than prostitution. We need to start anti-corruption drive from education,
family and society. It weakens the very base of the democratic institution,” he
said.
According to
him, a joint effort of government, CIAA, civil society and media is needed to
discourage bribery and misappropriation of public funds. He urged all
stakeholders for cooperation and support in the efforts made by the Authority
in curbing corruption in the public procurement, development projects and
public service delivery.
Chief Secretary
Lok Darshan Regmi promised every support required to the anti-graft body.
President of
Transparency International Nepal Khem Raj Regmi stressed on the application of
effective anti-corruption measures since the country was ranked poorly in the
corruption perception index.
Secretary of the
CIAA Maheshwar Neupane urged for zero tolerance against corruption.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on December 10, 1018.
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