Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday presented 11 pledges for India’s bright future, laying thrust on inclusive development and zero-tolerance for corruption.
The prime minister was speaking in Lok Sabha in reply to a two-day debate on the 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution.
The 11 resolutions proposed by Modi included:
Whether it is a citizen or the government, everyone should perform their duties.
Every area, every section of society should get the benefit of development, it should be 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'.
There should be zero tolerance for corruption and no social acceptance of the corrupt.
People should feel proud in following the country's laws, rules, traditions.
There should be freedom from the mentality of slavery. The country should be free of dynastic politics.
There should be respect for the Constitution and it should not be made tool for political self-interest.
The benefit of reservation should not be taken away from those who are getting it.
All attempts to give reservation on the basis of religion should be stopped.
India should become an example of women-led development in the world.
Development of the country through development of the states should be our development mantra
The goal of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' should be above everything else.
In his speech, Modi said India is the mother of democracy due to thousands of years of democratic traditions. He, however, asserted that unity is the biggest requirement to achieve India’s resolve to become a developed country by 2047.
He further noted that women were at the centre of every initiative of the government and their representation in parliament and council of ministers had been increasing.