Government says it wants strong Lokpal Bill that will not disturb constitution
The government has said it wants a strong Lokpal Bill that will not disturb the constitution. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi yesterday, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said that both the sides discussed salient features of the Bill.
He said, government will introduce a strong anti-corruption bill in the Monsoon Session of Parliament as promised to the people of India. Mr. Sibal said that differences remain on six key issues which will be now taken to the all party meeting next month before sending it to the Cabinet for final approval.
Speaking on the issue, Law Minister Veerappa Moily said, the civil society activists and the government exchanged their versions on various aspects of the bill. Mr. Moily said, the government wants a robust Lokpal bill to provide corruption free government.
Earlier yesterday, the ninth and final meeting of the joint drafting committee on Lokpal Bill was held in New Delhi. Talking to reporters, civil society representative in the committee, Prashant Bhusan said, the government draft does not bring the Prime Minister, higher judiciary and conduct of MPs inside the House under the ambit of the Bill.
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