'Mindless negativity' will damage India's image: PM - India Controversy News

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was on the offensive today warning that creating a mindless atmosphere of negativity and pessimism on the corruption issue can damage India's image. Manmohan Singh promised to do everything possible to ensure transparency and accountability. With his government facing increasing attacks on the corruption issue from the opposition as well as activists Manmohan Singh said a clear and unambiguous definition of corruption is being sought to plug gaps in the Prevention of Corruption Act and bringing it in line with international practices. He also vowed to strengthen the anti-graft law by including corporate failure in order to prevent bribery as a new offense, besides other steps.