NEW DELHI, Jan 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday asserted that nepotism, dynasticism, and corruption in politics have hindered India’s development since independence, while urging the public, particularly women and the youth, to collectively combat these “evils” for the progress of the nation.
Speaking at a function to celebrate the 127th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Modi said the twin evils of nepotism and dynasticism started dominating India’s democracy after independence.
“Netaji had said that if we want to make India great, the foundation of political democracy and democratic society should be strong. But unfortunately, after independence, his idea came under severe attack,” the prime minister said.
Modi said Netaji understood very well the challenges facing the country and warned everyone about them.
“After independence, evils like nepotism and dynasticism started dominating India’s democracy. This has also been a major reason why India could not develop at the pace it should have,” Modi said.
He said India’s youth and women power can free the country’s politics from the evils of nepotism and corruption. “We will have to show courage to end these evils through politics and defeat them,” the prime minister said.
The birth anniversary of Netaji Bose is celebrated as Parakram Diwas.
