India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared corruption as the greatest obstacle to justice and democracy in the country. In a recent statement, Modi expressed support for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as it cracks down on corruption, stating that he knows the agency is up against powerful people. Despite opposition criticism of government misuse of the CBI, Modi has urged the agency to “act fearlessly” in its efforts to address corruption. The PM made these remarks during the inauguration of the CBI’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.
