Speaker says Jan Lokpal Bill not tabled in assembly
11 years, 1 month ago

Speaker says Jan Lokpal Bill not tabled in assembly

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi quit on Friday, just a day before what would have been its 50th day in power, and called for fresh elections to the state assembly. On Friday, Kejriwal claimed: “The BJP and the Congress colluded to not allow the Jan Lokpal Bill to be tabled. Earlier in the day, Congress and BJP legislators opposed the tabling of the Jan Lokpal Bill in the assembly, saying the manner in which the government was introducing it was “unconstitutional”. Kejriwal along with his party members had sought to introduce the Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill, 2014, in the assembly during the day amid vehement protests by Congress and BJP members. We support the Jan Lokpal Bill, but I don’t think this government has got the right intentions,” legislator Arvinder Singh Lovely of the Congress party said.

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KT Thomas' resignation has exposed Cong: Prakash Javadekar
11 years ago

KT Thomas' resignation has exposed Cong: Prakash Javadekar

Firstpost  

He said the party is happy that the wise have given their verdict against the government. New Delhi: BJP today said the refusal of former Supreme Court judge KT Thomas to head Lokpal search committee has dealt a “double blow” to the government and exposed Congress’ design of hurriedly putting in place the anti-corruption ombudsman before it is out of …

Now, part II of script will unfold
11 years, 1 month ago

Now, part II of script will unfold

The Hindu  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation, with all the sound and fury, would have been surprising had it not happened. When, in December 2013, the Aam Aadmi Party formed a government in Delhi, it had a single objective in mind — to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill, failing which to bow out of office as a martyr punished for taking …

Arvind Kejriwal quits over Jan Lokpal
11 years, 1 month ago

Arvind Kejriwal quits over Jan Lokpal

The Hindu  

Thwarted from introducing the Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal resigned on Friday, 48 days after he assumed power, and recommended the dissolution of the State Assembly. They realised that after we booked Mukesh Ambani and Union Minister Veerappa Moily, if we pass the Jan Lokpal Bill then other senior leaders like Sharad Pawar and Kamal Nath …

Kejriwal says, he will quit if Lokpal bill not passed on Friday
11 years, 1 month ago

Kejriwal says, he will quit if Lokpal bill not passed on Friday

India TV News  

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal vowed to resign if the Jan Lokpal bill is not passed Friday in the assembly, which was Thursday crippled by protests by BJP and Congress members. If it is gets beaten and defeated by the Congress and BJP, I will resign," Kejriwal told reporters here.The Aam Aadmi Party wants to pass the bill, …

No Jan Lokpal Bill in Delhi Assembly, AAP to give it to MLAs today
11 years, 1 month ago

No Jan Lokpal Bill in Delhi Assembly, AAP to give it to MLAs today

Firstpost  

The bill is likely to be tabled in the assembly only tomorrow. New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party government is unlikely to table the anti-graft Jan Lokpal Bill on the first day of the Assembly session beginning today but will circulate it among legislators to enable them to study the proposed legislation. Going for a confrontation with the Centre, the …

Kejriwal unable to run govt, looking at escape route: BJP
11 years, 1 month ago

Kejriwal unable to run govt, looking at escape route: BJP

India TV News  

New Delhi: BJP today took a jibe at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his threat to resign if the Jan Lokpal Bill is not passed by the state Assembly, saying he is looking at an escape route as he is unable to run the government. “He is sitting on the shoulder of the corrupt Congress government and trying to …

Kejriwal writes to Shinde on Lokpal Bill
11 years, 1 month ago

Kejriwal writes to Shinde on Lokpal Bill

The Hindu  

Taking his fight for the Jan Lokpal Bill to the Centre, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday shot off a letter to Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, seeking the withdrawal of a notification that makes sanction of the Lieutenant Governor a requirement for introducing a Bill in the Delhi Assembly. The letter comes a day after Mr. Kejriwal wrote …

Will go to any extent for Jan Lokpal bill: Kejriwal
11 years, 1 month ago

Will go to any extent for Jan Lokpal bill: Kejriwal

The Hindu  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday threatened to “go to any extent” over the Jan Lokpal bill, which is opposed both by the Congress, whose continued support is essential for the survival of his government, as well as the BJP. Asserting that both the Congress and the BJP will never allow passage of the bill, Mr. Kejriwal said since …

‘Delhi Lokpal Bill unconstitutional without Centre’s approval’
11 years, 1 month ago

‘Delhi Lokpal Bill unconstitutional without Centre’s approval’

The Hindu  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s move to introduce the Jan Lokpal Bill in the Assembly without the Centre’s approval will be a violation of the constitutional mandate and the provisions of the Transaction of Business of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Rules, 1993. Governor sought the law officer’s opinion after the Chief Minister wrote to him on …

Congress says, it won't allow Kejriwal's Jan Lokpal Bill to be tabled
11 years, 1 month ago

Congress says, it won't allow Kejriwal's Jan Lokpal Bill to be tabled

India TV News  

New Delhi: Delhi state Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely today threatened to oppose AAP government's Jan Lokpal Bill in the state assembly. Without taking the Lt Governor's permission on the financial implications, this bill is being brought", Lovely said.Lovely alleged that some officials of Delhi government are being threatened, while some other officials are being asked to bypass the law. …

Lokpal Bill: Cong hails Rahul’s ‘key role’, promises more
11 years, 3 months ago

Lokpal Bill: Cong hails Rahul’s ‘key role’, promises more

The Hindu  

Congress on Wednesday hailed party vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s “key role” in the passage of the historic Lokpal Bill, which was cleared by Parliament, while asserting that it was committed to bringing in an anti-corruption code in the country. “Rahul played a key role in the passage of the Lokpal Bill. “Rahul has also said that corruption cannot be fought alone …

Lokpal Bill highest priority of Govt.: Kamal Nath
11 years, 3 months ago

Lokpal Bill highest priority of Govt.: Kamal Nath

The Hindu  

As Anna Hazare’s fast entered the seventh day, the government on Monday declared that the Lokpal Bill is its highest priority and it is even ready to extend the current session of Parliament, concluding on December 20, for passage of the anti-corruption measure. If required we are While Mr. Hazare has praised the amended draft Lokpal Bill presented in Rajya …

No point opposing Lokpal after Anna’s consent: Khurshid
11 years, 3 months ago

No point opposing Lokpal after Anna’s consent: Khurshid

The Hindu  

Union Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday slammed AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal for his opposition to the Lokpal Bill even after anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare supported it. “After Anna Hazare’s consent, there is no logic in opposing the Lokpal Bill. Mr. Kejriwal had on Sunday rejected the Lokpal Bill under consideration in Rajya Sabha as “weak” and ineffective, and said nobody …

BJP willing to pass Bill without discussion
11 years, 3 months ago

BJP willing to pass Bill without discussion

The Hindu  

The BJP has said it is willing to pass the Lokpal Bill “without discussion,” but blamed the Congress’s allies for the impasse in Parliament. “The Lokpal Bill should ideally have been passed two days ago,” Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley said on Saturday. It’s better if there is a discussion, but if there is disruption, …

Lokpal Bill tabled, to come up on Monday
11 years, 3 months ago

Lokpal Bill tabled, to come up on Monday

The Hindu  

With just five working days to go for the winter session of Parliament to end, prospects of forward movement on pending legislative work appeared increasingly slim on Friday, with the Congress-led UPA government and the Opposition remaining deadlocked on key issues. Though the government managed to table the Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha, incorporating 13 amendments, discussion on it …

BJP assures Anna of Lokpal Bill passage
11 years, 3 months ago

BJP assures Anna of Lokpal Bill passage

The Hindu  

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley has accused the Centre of not “being sincere” in getting the Lokpal Bill passed in Parliament. In his reply Mr. Jaitely has said: “My party and I am fully committed to the highest norms of public accountability and therefore believe that the Lokpal should be brought into force immediately.” Accusing the government …

Cabinet approves Lokpal bill amendments
12 years, 1 month ago

Cabinet approves Lokpal bill amendments

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jan 31: The union cabinet Thursday delinked the Lokpal from the Lokayuktas or anti-graft ombudsmen in states as it gave its nod to the Lokpal bill amendments but the BJP and activists, including Anna Hazare, slammed the proposed law as not enough to curb corruption. The cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, accepted 14 of 16 amendments …

Committed to passage of Lokpal Bill: PM, Sonia
12 years, 4 months ago

Committed to passage of Lokpal Bill: PM, Sonia

The Hindu  

Amid reports that the much talked about Lokpal Bill will be brought in the Winter session, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday said they are committed to the measure. AICC general secretary Rahul Gandhi, who was the first speaker at the Congress rally on Sunday, rued that though Congress brought the bill before Parliament, the …

Lokpal Bill likely to come up in RS by Tuesday
12 years, 10 months ago

Lokpal Bill likely to come up in RS by Tuesday

India TV News  

New Delhi, May 18: The much-debated Lokpal Bill is likely to be taken up by Rajya Sabha either on Monday or Tuesday in an amended form which includes deletion of the controversial provision for Lokayukta creation and bringing more transparency in appointment of CBI chief. The amended bill was widely speculated to be considered by the Cabinet yesterday but it …

“Efforts on to table amended Lokpal Bill in this session”
12 years, 11 months ago

“Efforts on to table amended Lokpal Bill in this session”

The Hindu  

While Team Anna plans to tour the country to “awaken people” on corruption issues and the Lokpal Bill, the government said on Monday that it would try to table an amended Bill in this session of Parliament. Whatever happens will depend on discussions with the Opposition,” Minister of State for Personnel, Law and Justice V. Narayanasamy said here, adding that …

Lokpal Bill would have helped Congress: Kejriwal
13 years ago

Lokpal Bill would have helped Congress: Kejriwal

The Hindu  

Team Anna on Tuesday was rather modest about their role in influencing the election results on corruption and the manner in which the Lokpal Bill issue was handled by the Congress at the Centre. “We did not target any party, but if the government had passed the Lokpal Bill in Parliament, the results of these Assembly elections would have been …

Lokpal tragedy
13 years, 2 months ago

Lokpal tragedy

The Hindu  

The scuttling of the Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha is one more sign of the lack of political will to fight corruption. The fiasco in the Rajya Sabha also underscored the confusion that exists within the Congress on the Lokpal Bill. Second, is the argument among sections of the civil society movement that both the Congress and the BJP …

Chidambaram Says, People Will Teach Lessons To Parties Who Stalled Lokpal Bill
13 years, 3 months ago

Chidambaram Says, People Will Teach Lessons To Parties Who Stalled Lokpal Bill

India TV News  

New Delhi, Dec 30: Home Minister P Chidambaram today hit out at the BJP, who he alleged, in "connivance" with some other parties orchestrated yesterday's stalling of Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha. Addressing a press conference with Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, Parliamentary Affairs Minister P K Bansal and Information & Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni, Chidambaram said the leader …

Bansal Promises To Bring Lokpal Bill Again In Budget Session
13 years, 3 months ago

Bansal Promises To Bring Lokpal Bill Again In Budget Session

India TV News  

New Delhi, Dec 30: Attacking the opposition for Rajya Sabha's failure to pass the Lokpal Bill, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Bansal today said the Bill will be taken up for consideration in the Bedget session of Parliament. “The Conduct of the opposition particularly the BJP in the Raya Sabha, only showed that they were only interested in not passing the …

Lokpal Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha; debate begins
13 years, 3 months ago

Lokpal Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha; debate begins

The Hindu  

A bill to provide for establishment of Lokpal and Lokayuktas in states to go into corruption cases in government organisations was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill,2011, already passed by Lok Sabha, was moved for consideration and passage in the House by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs V Narayanasamy. Earlier Mr. Union Minister …

Opposition demands Lokpal debate in Rajya Sabha
13 years, 3 months ago

Opposition demands Lokpal debate in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

Pressing for tabling of the Lokpal Bill on Wednesday in the Rajya Sabha, the BJP and the Left sought to corner the government which was not ready for immediate discussion on it. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal, instead asked for taking up the Whistleblowers’ Bill on Wednesday so that the House can have scheduled eight-hour discussion on the Lokpal …

Lokpal Bill Unlikely To Be Tabled In Rajya Sabha Today
13 years, 3 months ago

Lokpal Bill Unlikely To Be Tabled In Rajya Sabha Today

India TV News  

New Delhi, Dec 28: The Lokpal Bill, which was passed by Lok Sabha yesterday, is unlikely to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha today. Union Minister V Narayanasamy said the Lokpal Bill will have to get presidential assent in the wake of amendments made to it in the Lok Sabha yesterday and it can be tabled in the Rajya Sabha …

Opposition wants ‘weak, inadequate’ Lokpal Bill be withdrawn
13 years, 3 months ago

Opposition wants ‘weak, inadequate’ Lokpal Bill be withdrawn

The Hindu  

The Lokpal Bill was on Tuesday rejected as weak and inadequate by several parties which wanted it to be withdrawn even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pushed for it while rejecting demands for bringing CBI under the ambit of the anti-graft ombudsman. Pushing for passage of the Bill, the Prime Minister said a “holistic” approach was needed to deal with …

Stormy Start To Lokpal Bill Debate In Lok Sabha
13 years, 3 months ago

Stormy Start To Lokpal Bill Debate In Lok Sabha

India TV News  

New Delhi, Dec 27: The much-awaited Lokpal Bill was today taken up for consideration by the Lok Sabha on a stormy note with the Opposition demanding its withdrawal contending it was full of deficiencies, even as the government asserted that it had sought to strike a fine balance. Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj dubbed the Bill as full of deficiencies …

Lokpal Bill tabled amid protests
13 years, 3 months ago

Lokpal Bill tabled amid protests

The Hindu  

Amidst objections from the Opposition, the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 was finally tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday with House leader Pranab Mukherjee appealing to members to allow the historic draft to be introduced as the first step towards collectively discussing, amending or changing it. The new Bill's salient points include: * The Lokpal's writ will extend to …

Lalu Lashes Out At Anna, Asks Parliament Not To Pass Lokpal Bill In A Hurry
13 years, 3 months ago

Lalu Lashes Out At Anna, Asks Parliament Not To Pass Lokpal Bill In A Hurry

India TV News  

New Delhi, Dec 22: It was RJD leader Lalu Prasad who stole the show during the introductory debate on the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill in Lok Sabha today. “Don't put the noose around your neck,” the RJD chief appealed to the packed House, saying “Parliament cannot be run from the footpath. Some of the nuggests from his speech: --The country …

Revised Lokpal Bill To Be Tabled In Parl In Couple Of Days
13 years, 3 months ago

Revised Lokpal Bill To Be Tabled In Parl In Couple Of Days

India TV News  

New Delhi, Dec 19: Bringing Prime Minister in the ambit of Lokpal with adequate safeguards and change in mode of appointment of CBI director could be among the provisions the government is looking to incorporate in the Lokpal Bill to be introduced in Parliament, possibly in the next couple of days. After the Prime Minister gives the signal, the bill …

Lokpal Bill Should Be Passed On Parliament's Consensus : PM
13 years, 3 months ago

Lokpal Bill Should Be Passed On Parliament's Consensus : PM

India TV News  

New Delhi, Dec 14: As he met leaders of various political parties, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said he was keen to see the “momentous” Lokpal Bill passed during the current session of Parliament based on a consensus that is driven by the House as the “custodian of legislation”. Seeking “guidance and cooperation in this matter of paramount importance”, Singh …

Fight For Jan Lokpal Bill Is In Decisive Stage, Says Kejriwal – India TV
13 years, 5 months ago

Fight For Jan Lokpal Bill Is In Decisive Stage, Says Kejriwal – India TV

India TV News  

Basti, Oct 19: Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal today said their fight for a strong Jan Lokpal Bill was in the decisive stage and advocated the path of non-violence for achieving the objective. “We want a strong Jan Lokpal Bill and for this we have to follow the path of peace and non-violence as some persons are trying to physically …

Withdraw Lokpal Bill; Bring An Effective Bill: BJP To Govt
13 years, 7 months ago

Withdraw Lokpal Bill; Bring An Effective Bill: BJP To Govt

India TV News  

New Delhi, Aug 23: The BJP today asked the government to withdraw the present Lokpal Bill and introduce an “effective” bill in Parliament, but made it clear that some provisions of the Team Anna draft and the deadline set by it for passing the legislation were not acceptable to the party. Asked if the Jan Lokpal Bill, prepared by Team …

Get Jan Lokpal Bill Passed By Aug 30 Or Go, Anna Hazare Tells Govt
13 years, 7 months ago

Get Jan Lokpal Bill Passed By Aug 30 Or Go, Anna Hazare Tells Govt

India TV News  

New Delhi, Aug 21: Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Sunday warned of an “unprecedented revolution” in the country if the Lokpal Bill is not passed by August 30 and said the government will have to“either get the Bill passed or go.” Accusing the government of “betraying” the civil society on the Lokpal issue, Hazare, whose fast entered the sixth day …

Parties back Anna's right to dissent, but reject his main demand
13 years, 7 months ago

Parties back Anna's right to dissent, but reject his main demand

The Hindu  

The government, no doubt, has been rightly accused of mishandling the Anna Hazare protest and, worse, of misjudging the public mood. But it is equally true that even the worst critics of the government in Parliament want nothing to do with the central demand of Team Anna: Parliament must consider their ‘Jan Lokpal Bill.' Nor is anyone from the political …

Lokpal Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha, Team Anna Stages Protests
13 years, 7 months ago

Lokpal Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha, Team Anna Stages Protests

India TV News  

New Delhi, Aug 4 : The much-debated Lokpal Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha today amid objections from the BJP and its NDA partners over exclusion of the Prime Minister from the purview of the proposed legislation. Minister of State in PMO V Narayanasamy, who introduced the bill, said the Prime Minister had offered to be within the purview …

Lokpal Bill toothless, has no powers to nail corrupt: Karat
13 years, 8 months ago

Lokpal Bill toothless, has no powers to nail corrupt: Karat

The Hindu  

Communist Party of India general secretary Prakash Karat said here on Friday that the Lokpal Bill, adopted by the Union Cabinet, betrayed the Congress' commitment to introduce an effective Lokpal Bill in Parliament. Referring to the argument that the inclusion of Prime Minister would affect the stability of the country, Mr. Karat said that when Prime Minister could be prosecuted …

Anna Team Rejects Lokpal Bill Cleared By Union Cabinet
13 years, 8 months ago

Anna Team Rejects Lokpal Bill Cleared By Union Cabinet

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jul 28: The Anna Hazare team today dismissed the Lokpal Bill approved by government as a “cruel joke” which will be struck down as unconstitutional by Supreme Court “within a minute” and said the Gandhian will sit on an indefinite fast here from August 16 demanding its withdrawal. Accusing the government of bringing a “fractured Lokpal” for corporates …

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