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Politicians should use technology for good governance: Modi

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said politicians should use technology for bringing in good governance, accountability and transparency as well as reaching out to the people. He described Internet as a “gamechanger”.


“Internet is a gamechanger…Common citizens (can) now directly engage in policy making process,” Modi said over video-conferencing at an event organised by Google.

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He said Internet has empowered people and made communication with leaders and the government a two-way process.

Earlier politicians used to bombard people with their views but now it is not only two-way but also real time and updated, he said.


 


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