who said Dr. Manmohan Singh is soft

With the continuous information of department secretaries & PSU heads..the PM has sent a letter to all the ministers, cabinet colleagues & MPs to urge them not interfere in the functioning of the activities for political advantages.

Dear Minister,

As you would readily appreciate the proper and efficient functioning of the public sector enterprises is critical to fulfilment of many commitments of the National Common Minimum Programme which aims at the overall growth of economy.

Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that guidelines and policies evolved by the Union government with respect to the structure, composition, selection, appointment and service conditions of the board of directors and senior management personnel are strictly followed.

There are standing instructions and guidelines on these matters and have been approved by the Appointments committee of the Union Cabinet and Department of Personnel and Training from time to time.

While requesting you to ensure that there are no deviations from these guidelines and standing instructions, I am directing the Cabinet Secretary to closely monitor the compliance.

Needless to stress that delays and deviations are detrimental to the efficient functioning of public sector undertakings.

Dr Manmohan Singh
Prime Minister

To me, this letter doesn't make any great change in the way people behave, but what is interesting to see is that, finally, i am sitting in the south cornor of this country is able to read what the PM has sent to his colleagues. Atleast, to that level, transparency is increased in last few years.

Vaazhga Gananayagam!!!!!