New Lokpal Bill to be introduced in Lok sabha tomorrow

New Lokpal Bill to be introduced in Lok sabha tomorrow

A new Lokpal Bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday and the existing one will be withdrawn.

This was conveyed by government to main opposition BJP today along with the intention to have a three-day additional sitting of Parliament from December 27 to take up this crucial Bill. BJP gave its nod to this proposal.
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee held a meeting on Wednesday with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj, her counterpart in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley and BJP leader L K Advani to discuss the issue.
According to sources, Mukherjee conveyed to the BJP that the Lokpal Bill passed by the Cabinet last night can be circulated to MPs only Wednesday evening.
He also said that the existing Lokpal Bill- introduced in the Monsoon Session of Parliament will be withdrawn in Lok Sabha on Thursday and the new Bill introduced.
Mukherjee said that in this scenario, there is little option but to extend the Winter Session by three more days and discuss the Lokpal Bill from 27th to 29th of this month.
The Business Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday evening to decide on the extension.
Reports say, Government is keen to ensure passage of Lokpal along with two crucial legislations- Judicial Accountability Bill and Whistleblower Protection Bill -- during the current session. But since only two days are left, it wants additional sitting after the Christmas break.