He stressed upon the importance of clean drinking water to maintain good health. He further stated that he was keeping his options open to join politics.He called upon the media persons not to succumb to threats and continue to bring the black sheep and scams before the people of country as the media has a vital role to play in changing the system and society. Once corrupt practices of a particular person were brought to light in news papers, his practices were curtailed, He asserted. People should raise voice against corruption and should not accept it as a part of system, he said.

Later, addressing a press conference at the residence of Bagga Singh, member Zila Parishad, Joginder Singh said that after the intervention of Supreme Court, the director of CBI could function without any political pressure. In reply to a question, Singh said ex-Naval chief Bhagwat was wrong as he did not obey the government orders. While on a senior post if one is not satisfied with the government, one should resign voluntarily.

The former director said that in Punjab 62 per cent of total budget is spent on bureaucracy with 32 per cent on ministers thus leaving a meagre 6 percent for general developments. He expressed shock over the tragic death of Shivani, a Delhi based reporter of The Indian Express.