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The quote says that public officials should not treat bribery or money taken for official duties as a private matter. It argues that when someone is performing public functions, there should be no secrecy around accepting money for that work.
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Originally said in English.
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About Prashant Bhushan
Indian author and public interest lawyer
Prashant Bhushan is an Indian author and public interest lawyer who appears before the Supreme Court of India. He became known through his role in the India Against Corruption movement, especially the Team Anna faction that backed Anna Hazare’s campaign for the Jan Lokpal Bill. After the split in India Against Corruption, he helped Team Anna take part in the formation of the Aam Aadmi Party. In 2015, he levelled public criticism at the party’s leadership, its internal workings, and what he saw as a departure from its original ideas and commitments. He is also a founder of Swaraj Abhiyan and Sambhaavnaa, an institute focused on public policy and politics.
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