PM 4LST

Asked whether the rash of scams has affected India's
image globally, Singh said "it is a sort of atmosphere that
saps our confidence. Our image is affected. I urge each one of
you (media) that while opinions are speculative, facts are
sacred. The facts should not be distorted."
"We owe it to our country that at least in dealing with
facts, we should be as objective as possible. One can freely
express their opinions. But in our reporting on country's
affairs, we should deal with facts as objectively as
possible," he said.
On corruption, he said a Group of Ministers has been set
up under the leadership of Pranab Mukerjee to recommend ways
to deal with the menace. It has been given 60 days time to
give its report.
On blackmoney stashed abroad, he said "we will take all
steps to bring all blackmoney that is legally ours".
He said efforts are on to sign treaties with other
countries to get information about blackmoney abroad.
Asked whether "balm" would be applied in the budget to
the common man reeling under inflation, he said it would not
be proper to discuss the budget.
To a question on delay in the probe into the
Commonwealth games which he had promised to complete within 90
days, the Prime Minister said "we are trying out best. But we
will have to do the due process of law".
"It is very frustrating that it takes time. But this
time the culprits will not escape", he said.
PTI