Kathmandu, Feb 11 : President Ramchandra Paudel has said corruption and corrupt attitudes are hurdles to nation's development and progress.
Addressing a programme organised on
the occasion of the 33rd establishment day of the Commission for the Investigation
of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) here today, the Head of the State said corruption
and corruption mentality have eroded moral values, weakening the foundation of
the nation.
As he asserted, political
determination is the take-off point for the prevention of corruption. "The
level of transparency and accountability of government will have a role in the
prevention of corruption. The more transparency and a sense of accountability
in the governance, there lies a high possibility for corruption control,
according to the President.
He drew attention of all public
entities to maintain transparency in each their actions and decisions.
"This is also the spirit of a federal democratic republic system that was
possible due to a significant sacrifice and struggle of the Nepali
citizens."
The President underscored the need
for a transformation in the existing working culture, citing it as instrumental
in containing corruption. He urged the CIAA to ensure impartiality in its
investigations and subsequent prosecutions. Considering good governance as the
lifeline of democracy, he believed that achieving economic prosperity and
social justice, utilizing natural, humanitarian, and cultural resources, is
essential for preventing corruption.
President Paudel called upon
everyone to embrace simplicity, integrity, transparency, and good conduct. He
urged the CIAA to address the public's interest, ensuring that high-profile
individuals are not exempt from accountability for abuse of authority and
corruption.
Expressing hope for increased
awareness against corruption and Nepal's improvement in the global corruption
index, the President called for a collective effort from the three-tier
government, civil society, private sector, media, and citizens to combat
corruption. (RSS)