New Delhi, Dec 17: With almost all political parties on Monday reiterating their desire to pass the Lokpal Bill at the earliest, the Samajwadi Party, which is opposing the legislation, is likely stage a walkout during the debate in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.Emerging from an all-party meeting, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said all parties which attended the meeting were unanimous that the Lokpal Bill should be passed on Tuesday.
“We discussed expeditious passing of the Lokpal Bill. All parties, except the Samajwadi party which was not present in the meeting, have expressed a desire that the Bill should be passed under all circumstances on Tuesday,” said Kamal Nath.
The all-party meeting was convened by Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari to have a consensus on the Lokpal Bill. The SP, BSP and DMK did not attend the meeting. Though the BSP was not present in the meeting, party chief Mayawati had already announced support to the Lokpal Bill. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), which was earlier opposed to the legislation, also said on Monday that it has changed its stand. “We’ve changed our stand. We’re now supporting the Lokpal Bill,” said party RS MP Ram Kripal Yadav.
As activist Anna Hazare’s indefinite fast entered the seventh day, the UPA government wanted to ensure that the Lokpal Bill is passed on Tuesday. Kamal Nath said, if necessary, the session would be extended to pass the Lokpal Bill.
Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley has given notice for suspension of Question Hour to hold a discussion and pass the crucial legislation. Nath said the government is trying to persuade the Samajwadis not to disrupt the House.
Lalu attacks Anna on Anti-graft Bill
“We discussed expeditious passing of the Lokpal Bill. All parties, except the Samajwadi party which was not present in the meeting, have expressed a desire that the Bill should be passed under all circumstances on Tuesday,” said Kamal Nath.
The all-party meeting was convened by Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari to have a consensus on the Lokpal Bill. The SP, BSP and DMK did not attend the meeting. Though the BSP was not present in the meeting, party chief Mayawati had already announced support to the Lokpal Bill. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), which was earlier opposed to the legislation, also said on Monday that it has changed its stand. “We’ve changed our stand. We’re now supporting the Lokpal Bill,” said party RS MP Ram Kripal Yadav.
As activist Anna Hazare’s indefinite fast entered the seventh day, the UPA government wanted to ensure that the Lokpal Bill is passed on Tuesday. Kamal Nath said, if necessary, the session would be extended to pass the Lokpal Bill.
Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley has given notice for suspension of Question Hour to hold a discussion and pass the crucial legislation. Nath said the government is trying to persuade the Samajwadis not to disrupt the House.
Lalu attacks Anna on Anti-graft Bill
Targeting activist Anna Hazare for going on fast for the Lokpal Bill, RJD leader Lalu Prasad said, “Anna wants to weaken the judiciary of our country by bringing Lokpal.” However, in Delhi the news was that the RJD would support the Bill.
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