Govt says need to rectify Premjis perception

In a guarded response to Wipro chairman Azim Premjis criticism of the UPA regime for complete absence of decision-making,the government on Tuesday said it does not agree with his perception and it does not reflect the reality. However,it acknowledged the need to rectify that impression as Premjis opinion matters.

Do not expect the government to react to statements made by public figures. It may be his perception. The idea is we need to rectify that impression of Azim Premji because he is a very esteemed member of society and an established industrialist. So his opinion matters, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni told reporters. She said that his statement does not reflect the reality but still the government feels the need to rectify it.

Asked about the issue of governance deficit as raised by prominent industrialists earlier,Soni said,I cannot agree with that perception at all…. The Prime Minister is taking cognizance of what people have expressed in statements or through movements. He has been sensitive and has responded to some of these concerns in his public speeches.