Corruption Quote by Narendra Modi
“The work to eradicate corruption must begin from the top. It is spread like termite in our country. We have to work at all levels to eradicate corruption”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Anti‑corruption address, 2014, India
Corruption spreads from leadership downward; eradicating it requires action at every level.
In simple terms: Top officials must lead anti‑corruption efforts.
Key Takeaway
Demand integrity everywhere.
Themes
corruption
leadership
integrity
Mood
serious
determined
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- public sector
- private sector
- civil society
Key Concepts
governance
ethics
systemic reform
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can model ethical behavior?
- How to empower lower‑level officials?
A Different Perspective
Change may be resisted by entrenched interests.
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