New Delhi July 17 (IANS) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said corruption was "deep-rooted" in Arunachal Prdesh and some time would be needed to root it out.
"Corruption is deep-rooted (in Arunachal Pradesh) and will take some time to root out. I also know some level of a corrupt mindset exists but (Chief Minister) Pema Khandu ji is sincerely making efforts " Rijiju tweeted.
The Minister s remarks came while extending congratulations to Khandu on his government completing one year in office.
"Congratulations to CM @PemaKhanduBJP and his government on completion of one year in office. Arunachal Pradesh has seen rapid progress in one year " Rijiju said.
Rijiju sought citizens cooperation to make Arunachal Pradesh a prosperous state and stressed the need for a sensitive government to achieve this.
"I am very confident that the state government will be able to live up to the people s expectations. My best wishes to Pema Khandu ji and his team for his government s endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of the people " Rijiju said.
The Unon Minister also promised to do everything possible to get the Centre s support for Arunachal Pradesh s progress.
--IANS
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