People have right to question the Government : Narendra Modi
"This will increase people's faith in democracy," he said while inaugurating the 10th annual convention of the Central Information Commission in Delhi.
The event, held at Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan, was attended only by three of the 10 invitees. As the PM delivered his address, nearly 30 activists staged a protest outside the venue.
Modi described the Right To Information Act as a "tool through which the common man has got not just the right to know, but also the right to question those in power".
"The Right to Information is not only about the right to know but also about the right to question. People should have a right to question the government. This is the foundation of democracy. This will increase their faith in democracy. When matters go online, transparency increases automatically. Trust also increases," he said.
"In this day and age, there is no need for secrecy. More openness in governance will help citizens," he added.
Modi said his government's "Digital India" initiative is complimentary to the RTI.
"Putting information online brings transparency, which in turn, builds trust," he said.
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