By Chandan Singh | Page 3 News Worldwide | New Delhi
Administers Integrity Pledge to Assembly Officials During Vigilance Awareness Week 2026; Urges Transparency, Accountability and Collective Responsibility
NEW DELHI, October 30, 2026: Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has called for integrity in public service to stem from individual conscience rather than merely external accountability, emphasising that honesty, transparency and personal commitment are essential to building corruption-free institutions.
Addressing Assembly officials during Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 at the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Gupta urged public servants to undertake an honest assessment of their conduct and ensure that their professional responsibilities are guided by sincerity, commitment and ethical values.
“We must ask ourselves how much of our work is guided by our conscience, our commitment and our honesty,” the Speaker said, stressing that institutional integrity must go beyond procedural compliance and become a matter of personal conviction.
On the occasion, Gupta administered the Integrity Pledge to officials of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, reaffirming their commitment to ethical conduct, transparency and corruption-free governance.
Observed from October 26 to November 1, Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 is being marked under the theme ‘Probity for Prosperity’ (सत्यनिष्ठा से समृद्धि), as prescribed by the Central Vigilance Commission.
The pledge calls upon public servants to uphold probity and the rule of law, neither accept nor offer bribes, perform their duties honestly and transparently, act in the public interest and report instances of corruption to the appropriate authorities.
Highlighting the importance of collective responsibility, Gupta said institutions derive their strength not merely from individual leadership but from the collective commitment and dedication of those who serve them.
“Institutions derive their strength not from individuals alone, but from the collective commitment of those who serve them,” he said.
The Speaker further observed that the progress of even the most powerful nations depended on the character, commitment and contributions of their citizens. He noted that every responsibility performed with honesty strengthens institutional efficiency and public confidence in democratic governance.
Appreciating the contribution of Assembly officials, Gupta credited their collective efforts and dedication for the institution’s growing recognition. He emphasised that institutional goals could not be achieved through leadership alone without the cooperation and commitment of the workforce.
Calling upon officials to view public service as an enduring responsibility towards both the institution and the nation, he said integrity, teamwork and a shared sense of purpose must remain the guiding principles of the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
Chief Whip (Ruling Party) Abhay Verma and MLA Ajay Mahawar were also present at the occasion.
