Every Citizen a Guardian Against Corruption- Judicial Council

New Delhi: Judicial Council Chairman Shri Rajiv Agnihotri has announced the launch of India's largest nationwide public campaign against corruption, stating that corruption has become one of the greatest obstacles to the nation's development, good governance, and social justice. He emphasized that if India is to become a developed nation, every citizen must actively participate in the fight against corruption. This responsibility does not rest solely with any one institution, government, or department—it is a collective responsibility of the entire society.

Shri Agnihotri stated that the middle class, along with underprivileged and marginalized communities, bears the greatest burden of corruption. While the middle class pays taxes from its hard-earned income and struggles to meet daily needs, poor and disadvantaged citizens often face significant obstacles in accessing essential public services such as government welfare schemes, education, healthcare, employment, and justice because of corrupt practices.

He said that whenever a bribe is demanded in a government office, a poor person's file is deliberately delayed, an eligible citizen is denied their rightful benefits, or an honest individual is subjected to unnecessary harassment, it is the common people who suffer the most. Corruption is not merely an economic crime it is a direct assault on social justice and democratic values.

Shri Agnihotri clarified that the Judicial Council's objective is not to target any individual, political party, or institution, but to strengthen a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability across society. The organization will mobilize citizens through public awareness campaigns, seminars, community dialogues, youth conferences, volunteer initiatives, and various social outreach programs throughout the country.

Appealing particularly to the youth, Shri Agnihotri said that India's greatest strength lies in its young population. If young people place honesty, ethics, and national interest above all else, future generations will inherit a more transparent and accountable system. He urged the youth not to remain mere spectators but to become leaders of positive change.

He further announced that the campaign will be expanded to every state, district, city, and village across India. Social workers, advocates, teachers, students, retired government officials, businesspersons, women, and all responsible citizens are invited to become part of this nationwide movement. The Judicial Council firmly believes that when citizens unite against corruption, meaningful and lasting institutional reforms become possible.

Shri Agnihotri also stressed that the fight against corruption should not be limited to filing complaints alone. Every citizen must practice honesty in daily life by refusing to pay bribes, complying with the law, protecting public resources, and speaking out against wrongdoing. These are the responsibilities of every conscientious citizen.

He concluded by stating that India's path to becoming a developed nation depends not only on economic growth but also on ethical values and transparent governance. If the country succeeds in effectively controlling corruption, substantial improvements will be witnessed across education, healthcare, infrastructure, employment, justice, investment, and overall national development.

  Judicial Council has called upon citizens across the country to actively participate in this nationwide campaign and join hands in realizing the vision of a Corruption-Free India. Judicial Council  believes that collective public participation, unwavering integrity, and active civic engagement can lay the foundation for a stronger, more transparent, and more prosperous nation.