‘There was a time…’: PM takes potshots at previous govts during Audit Day speech

On Audit Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) an asset for the country. He said that audits aren’t seen with a doubt anymore but as important tools for value addition to the governance. “There was a time when audit was seen with suspicion and dread. CAG Vs Government had become a common belief and babus (government officials) used to think that CAG finds faults in everything. However, this mindset has changed. Today, the audit is seen as an important part of value addition.”, Modi said. Watch the full video for more.