Corruption is bleeding people, it is unacceptable: Rahul Gandhi at FICCI meet

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi interacted with India Inc at the FICCI annual general meeting (AGM) in New Delhi on Saturday.

Rahul Gandhi termed corruption as the biggest issue that was "bleeding people" and said the UPA government had passed the Lokpal Bill to fight it.

While delivering a valedictory address to the AGM, the Congress vice-president put forward his party's strategy for the economy as well as inclusive growth.

Speaking at the FICCI meet, a clean-shaven Gandhi said: "The biggest issue is corruption. It is bleeding people. It is unacceptable."

He said the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government has faced a lot of criticism, "but it has done more to combat corruption than any other government".

"Our education system does not do justice to youngsters," Rahul said. As part of his 2014 roadmap, Rahul said we need to connect our youngsters to global market.

Expressing thanks to the industry for their feedback, Rahul said over the last decade we have registered highest economic growth.

Gandhi also said the regulatory system in the country needs to be overhauled.