This Article is From Dec 19, 2011

Lokpal row: Anna's anti-Congress stand is apparent now, says Digvijaya Singh

New Delhi: In an exclusive interview to NDTV, Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh said the Lokpal Bill will be framed by the collective wisdom of Parliament, and that Anna cannot assume the responsibility for passing a law.

Here are the highlights of the interview:

  • Anna's anti-Congress stand apparent now
  • Can Anna take responsibility of passing laws?
  • Laws framed by collective wisdom of Parliament
  • Consensus in UPA, PM under Lokpal with safeguards
  • Congress President first wanted a strong Lokpal
  • Sonia gave task to Aruna Roy, Harsh Mandar
  • Draft prepared by Aruna Roy more practical than Anna draft
  • Team Anna prepared 15 drafts
  • All instiutions given equal opportunity to speak on Lokpal
  • Anna does not symbolise public disenchantment

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