Abuse of authority is a serious challenge on state's legitimacy, social justice: President Paudel
Summary
President Ramchandra Paudel stated that abuse of authority seriously undermines state legitimacy and social justice and stressed the importance of good governance and coordinated action to combat corruption.
Key Points
- Abuse of authority is a serious challenge to the state's legitimacy and social justice, not merely a minor mistake, said President Ramchandra Paudel.
- The President emphasized that no one should be exempted from legal accountability due to power or position, as abuse of authority damages citizen trust and faith in democracy.
- Corruption can be rooted out by controlling the hunger for power, position, and wealth, and by embracing integrity, impartiality, transparency, and fearlessness.
- Combating corruption requires strong political will and joint efforts from all state apparatuses, political leadership, bureaucracy, and civil society to restore trust and uphold good governance.
