Sound judicial system must for strong democracy: Bahuguna

A sound judicial system and a dedicated bureaucracy are must for a strong democracy, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna today said.

Addressing a function to mark the foundation laying of the Lokayukta Bhawan here, the chief minister asked bureaucrats to sincerely discharge their duties so that people have minimum grievances.

Underlining the need for careful examination of public grievances by the institution of Lokayukta, he said mud-slinging and character assassination have become fashionable.

However, admitting that corruption had eroded the system, he called for coordinated efforts to eliminate the evil.

The chief minister also met Governor Aziz Qureshi at the Raj Bhawan to apprise him with relief measures being taken by the government for disaster affected people in the state.

He also expressed concern at development work being hampered due to a section of government employees being on strike since yesterday demanding quota in promotion. He said how frequent demonstrations by them were causing inconvenience to people.

Bahuguna also asked striking employees demanding quota in promotion to end their strike saying the government was working out a solution acceptable to all sections.

Promising equitable development, the Chief Minister announced that a world class stadium will be built close to the Sports College in the city where IPL matches could be held.