The government will be introducing the anti-corruption Lokpal Bill in the Lok Sabha in a short while from now. The 70-page Bill has two major parts: the first asks for a constitutional amendment, the second asks for the creation of a Lokpal or ombudsman at the Centre, with parallel anti-graft agencies in states.
Two-third majority is needed, because the first part asks for a constitutional amendment. That means the support of opposition parties will be critical. The second part of the Bill can be passed with a simple majority, which is doable for the UPA in the Lok Sabha.
The entry of the Lokpal Bill in Parliament has been impelled largely by activist Anna Hazare, who has held three hunger strikes this year for the legislation, and has announced a fourth on December 27.
Two-third majority is needed, because the first part asks for a constitutional amendment. That means the support of opposition parties will be critical. The second part of the Bill can be passed with a simple majority, which is doable for the UPA in the Lok Sabha.
The entry of the Lokpal Bill in Parliament has been impelled largely by activist Anna Hazare, who has held three hunger strikes this year for the legislation, and has announced a fourth on December 27.
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