PM advises new ministers to be humble with public

New Delhi: Be humble as common people love those who are humble and never compromise on probity and transparency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told all those who later took oath on Sunday as ministers in his third government. Modi, who met the new ministers before the swearing-in ceremony, said people have huge expectations and everyone will have to deliver, sources said.

He took oath on Sunday for a third consecutive term as Prime Minister, along with members of his council. “Whatever work will be assigned to you, do that sincerely and be humble as people love those who are humble,” Modi conveyed to the group, which included senior ministers in the outgoing government and newcomers.

The Prime Minister also asked them to give respect and dignity to all MPs, irrespective of their parties, as all of them were elected by the people, the sources said. He said the ministers should always be courteous and also respect the government employees and officers.