(vi) Political power, at any level, should not be used for furthering the Personal interests of members of one's own Party or to harm the interests of members of other Parties.

23. The Conference was of the opinion that the representatives of various political Parties at the State level and at the national level should continue to endeavour to develop the code of conduct and to evolve a machinery of mutual conciliation and consultation.

24. The Council for National Integration, which is being established by this Conference should take steps to evolve code of conduct for the general public students and the press, and also the code of conduct to be observed during the forthcoming general elections. Tile Council should give early consideration to the setting up of a machinery for the examination and redress of grievances of minorities. The question of fasts for Political and other purposes should also be considered by the Council.

Economic development for promoting National Integration

25. The Conference recognised the importance of regional balance in economic development as a positive factor for promoting national integration. It is true that regional inequalities in economic growth have diminished to some extent after the advent of political independence; and as a result of' the Five Year Mans for economic development but disparities that remain are substantial. The Conference felt, therefore, that a rapid development of the economically backward States and backward regions in any State should be given priority in national and State Plans at least to the extent that minimum level of development is reached for all States within a stated period. Removal of regional economic disparities also requires the removal of all barriers to the free movement of skilled labour and managerial personnel between the different States. More attention has to be paid to economic development in rural areas and to greater decentralisation and dispersal of economic activities. There should be a periodic review of the progress made.

National Intragetion Council

26. The Conference decided to set up a National Integration Council to review all matters pertaining to national integration and to make recommendations thereon. The Council shall consist of :

(1) Prime Minister as Chairman.

(2) The Union Home Minister.

(3) Chief Ministers of all States.

(4) Seven leaders of Political Parties represented in Parliament.

(5) Chairman of the National Integration Committee of the Indian National Congress (Shrimati Indira Gandhi).

(6) Chairman, University Grants Commission.

(7) Two Educationists.

(8) Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities.

(9) Commissioner for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

(10) Seven persons nominted by the Prime Minister.

27. The Conference felt confident that the implementation of the decisions and recommendations would help in preserving the integrity and solidarity of the nation and in promoting national integration.