Kalam also asked judiciary and law enforcement agencies to provide service to the marginalized persons who could not reach them.

In his address to the nation on the eve of 57th Republic Day, Dr Kalam called for the political parties to orient themselves towards development politics, saying the people have the right and an urge to live in a developed country.

Emphasising the need for transparent life, he said that accepting motivated gifts extinguishes the human dignity. Everyone has to practice values of honesty, sincerity and tolerance in day-to-day living and this will eventually elevate our politics of statesmanship, Dr Kalam added.

"Our 540 million youth, who are below 25 years of age, should see an imprint of great leaders in every action of Parliament members. They can become their role model to bring a dynamic change in politics and the development missions," he observed.

The President's comment is considered significant in view of recent corruption cases involving some MPs who were caught on camera accepting money for raising questions in Parliament.