Benefits Quote by Narendra Modi
“The corridors of power in Delhi were littered with lobbies of various kinds. The task of cleaning the corridors of power (or cleaning the lobby of lobbies) was important so that the government machinery itself is improved. This process of correction and cleaning took quite some time but it will provide long-term benefits in the form of clean and fair governance.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address on governance reform, India, 2023
Cleaning corrupt influences from government improves fairness and long‑term effectiveness.
In simple terms: Removing lobby influence leads to fairer governance.
Key Takeaway
Promote transparency.
Themes
governance
corruption
reform
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- anti‑corruption audits
- civil‑society monitoring
Key Concepts
political science
ethics
public administration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens support clean governance?
- What safeguards prevent new lobby formation?
A Different Perspective
Reforming entrenched systems can meet strong resistance.
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