Lokpal debate in Parliament
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee initiated the debate on the Lokpal Bill with a statement in the Lok Sabha. Following are the highlights of his speech in Lok Sabha: Pranab appeals to Anna to end fast Discussions were held to discuss the draft of the Lokpal Anna's agitation has become people's agitation:Sushma Swaraj There is agreement on 20 of 40 basic principles put forward by government and civil society activists
There are six major issues of divergence:
One single act be provided for both Lokpal in Centre and Lokpal state. Will state govt be willing to accept draft provisions for Lokayukta on same lines as Lokpal?
Should PM be covered by Lokpal?
Should judges of high Court and Supreme Court be brought within ambit of Lokpal?
Should conduct of MPs inside parliament be brought within purview of the Lokpal?
Should Lokpal have quasi-judicial powers?
Can all civil servants be punished and dismissed by Lokpal and Lokayuktas?
Whatever we do we have to respect Constitution: Pranab
Everything should be within Constitution: Pranab
Govt ready to fast-track Lokpal Bill: Pranab
Historic debate in Parliament: Sushma Swaraj
Request MPs to debate the bill peacefully: Sushma Swaraj
Since 1968, this is the 9th time Lokpal Bill has come to Parliament: Sushma Swaraj
BJP also guilty for not passing Lokpal till now: Sushma Swaraj
Govt has always spoken in contradictory voices: Sushma Swaraj
Rahul Gandhi was allowed to preach during Zero Hour: Sushma Swaraj
Surprised at Rahul's statement yesterday: Sushma Swaraj
Rahul destroyed spirit of PM's speech in Parliament: Sushma Swaraj
PM should come under Lokpal but under two riders, national security & public order: Sushma Swaraj