Corruption like termite & nepotism has dented India: Modi

New Delhi, Aug 15 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech on Monday stated that India has entered a phase of fighting corruption and corruption.

He stated that while some dont have a home to live, there are also those who dont have a home to store the stolen money "Two major issues we are facing today -- corruption as well as Parivaarvaad, or nepotism.Corruption is destroying the country like termites.We must fight it.We also need to raise awareness of nepotism (Parivaarwaad) to recognize the power of our institutions, as well as eliminate it from the system and move the nation to the next level by virtue of merit." he said.

Modi declared, "In the past government has seen people loot banks and fled, but their property is being confiscated, and there is an avenue to return them to receive all their money." He declared that the nation will not accept corruption, but there must not be a place for people who are corrupt also.

"Sometimes the idea of kindness is cultivated for people who have been punished by the courts.This is not appropriate.This shouldnt be happening.

" The Prime Minister went on to comment heavily on nepotism and stated that not just in different institutions , but in politics too, there should be a resurgence against the family first policy.miz/dp.