AIZAWL, Dec 10 NNN: International Anti Corruption Day was observed today for the first time in Mizoram.
\nThe programmes were held in different districts of the State. The main programme was held in Aizawl at Legislative Assembly Annexe Conference Hall participated by Mizoram Governor Vakkom B. Purushothaman and chief minister Lal Thanhawla as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.
\nGovernor Vakkom B. Purushothaman, in his speech, invited everyone in the State to regard the International Anti Corruption Day as a reminder to their own responsibility. He said that the world is much concerned with the fight against corruption as it is a hindrance to the progress and strength of a nation. The Governor lauded Anti Corruption Bureau and Vigilance Department for organising today’s programme.
\nThe Governor also expressed his appreciation to the chief minister and his team for the huge steps they have taken for uprooting corruption in the State. He also appreciated the NGOs and students who participated in the essay and debate competitions, which had been organized in connection with the Anti Corruption Day.
\nChief minister Lal Thanhawla said it is a happy change for Mizoram as it could observe the Anti Corruption Day along with the rest of the world. He said, \u201cWhenever we speak of corruption, we only acknowledge misuse of funds by the government; but even outside this, disinterestedness in one\u2019s work, insincerity, negligence, laziness, bribery, and the mindset of seeking more and working less- these are all parts corruption.\u2019\u2019
\nThe chief minister then said that corruption began from the biblical Eden, and added that the government has been doing its best to uproot it. “Therefore, for uprooting the stumbling block of the state i.e. corruption, we need to work together”, the chief minister said. He also lauded the NGOs who take steps in fighting against corruption. “In order to have a transparent government, the people also need to make useful of the newly launched ACB website as well as RTI Act,” Lalthanhawla said.
\nLal Thanhawla then released the ACB manual and inaugurated the new website twww.acbmizoram.gov.in.<\/p>\n\n