NEW DELHI: Newly-elected Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi who directed him to adopt a policy of zero tolerance on corruption and ensure transparency in governance.
“The Prime Minister has asked to adopt policy of zero tolerance on corruption. He also asked to ensure transparency and assured us full support for the development of Uttarakhand,” Rawat told reporters here after the meeting.
An official said Rawat apprised the prime minister about the priorities of his Government in the state.
The two leaders also discussed in detail about the roads in the border areas of the state, the official added.
The Uttarakhand chief minister also met party president Amit Shah who asked him to ensure allocation of portfolios in a balanced manner.
Shah also asked him to take along all sections of people on the path of development, Rawat told reporters after the meeting. (AGENCIES)