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Updated : December 18, 2013 5:37 pm IST
The Lok Sabha passed the historic Lokpal bill a day after it sailed through the Rajya Sabha with the support of opposition parties.
Dec 18, 2013 17:37 (IST)
Not escaping by adjourning Parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to NDTV on Rajya Sabha being adjourned sine die.
Dec 18, 2013 17:11 (IST)
Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die after the Opposition accused the Government of sneaking in the Indo-Bangla Land Boundary Agreement Bill.
Dec 18, 2013 13:44 (IST)
Anna Hazare, on hunger strike for last 8 days, breaks fast.
Dec 18, 2013 13:42 (IST)
The Lok Sabha today passed the Lokpal Bill a day after the anti-corruption measure sailed through the Rajya Sabha with the support of opposition parties.
Dec 18, 2013 13:41 (IST)
Lokpal a historic, landmark legislation: PM
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Dec 18, 2013 13:37 (IST)
Sonia Gandhi on Lokpal Bill being passed:
- I am very happy that the Lokpal bill has been passed
- Credit should be given to all those in Parliament who passed the bill
Dec 18, 2013 13:27 (IST)
Lok Sabha has been adjourned sine die
Dec 18, 2013 13:26 (IST)
Mulayam Singh Yadav on Devyani's arrest:
- This is a huge insult to the nation.
- America doing 'dadagiri' (being a bully)
- We shouldn't be afraid of them. They insult our ministers like Praful Patel
- America should be blacklisted. They are afraid of Arab countries but keep insulting India.
- Give a strong warning to America
- Strip their people naked too. Make them apologize.
Dec 18, 2013 13:25 (IST)
Sanjay Nirupam on Devyani's arrest:
- Support Sushma Swaraj on what she said about both Devyani and Sunil James
- He fought pirates and instead of praise, he has been captured
- I have personally spoken to PM about this
- Request Prime Minister or External Minister to personally take action so James is freed
Dec 18, 2013 13:24 (IST)
Sushma Swaraj on Captain Sunil James:
- Sunil James' capture is a misfortune
- His family has met the PM
- Two Italian people were allowed by India to go to Italy and vote
- Here, the child cannot be cremated because his father is in jailed
- Small countries like Togo are playing up, let alone larger countries like US
- We need to take a strong stand
Dec 18, 2013 13:09 (IST)
Anna Hazare in Ralegan Siddhi:
- People should stay off-camera to work for the country
- Lokpal bill was passed in Rajya Sabha yesterday and it was passed in Lok Sabha today
- Happy that it was passed
- Thank select committee for keeping people's views in mind and strengthening the bill accordingly
- Other than those from the Samajwadi Party, I salute all MPs in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha for giving us this anti-corruption law
- Lokpal Bill was lying in the Rajya Sabha for one year. Congress and BJP initiated movement and everyone supported the Bill
- Request government to frame appropriate laws
Dec 18, 2013 12:54 (IST)
Anna, supporters celebrate passing of Lokpal Bill in Ralegan Siddhi
Dec 18, 2013 12:49 (IST)
Lokpal Bill passed in Lok Sabha
Dec 18, 2013 12:31 (IST)
Lok Sabha: Mulayam Singh Yadav
- No clerk will sign any files... there will be anarchy and no work will get done
- In a democracy, the people's representatives are supreme
- This bill will allow a cop to come and heckle us
- Have MPs and MLAs not been convicted under the laws we have?
- Asks Sonia Gandhi to withdraw Bill
(Mulayam Singh Yadav's Samajwadi Party walks out of Lok Sabha)
Dec 18, 2013 12:27 (IST)
Lok Sabha: Rahul Gandhi
- We have the chance to make history
- I appeal to all parties to come together and pass the Bill unanimously
- The Lokpal bill is not the only thing needed to fight corruption in this country
- It is our responsibility to complete our unfinished fight against corruption. 15th Lok Sabha should pass the 6 bills that are pending
- Can we not extend this session to pass the 6 pending bills?
Dec 18, 2013 12:19 (IST)
Lok Sabha: Sushma Swaraj
- Congress allies holding up discussion on Lokpal Bill
- It will be a historic if we pass the Lokpal Bill today
- The bill which the government has tabled has so many flaws that it has not lived up to our expectations
- We did not want a bill that demolishes the existing system - we want an effective bill that is able to fight corruption
- People are lining up to take credit, but there is an old man who keeps fasting for the bill and appeals to our collective conscience. And then the people of this country deserve credit
- Only Anna & people of India deserve credit for Lokpal Bill
- Even after interruptions it will be a historic session if we manage to pass the Lokpal Bill
Dec 18, 2013 12:03 (IST)
Rajya Sabha: Shivanand Tiwari, JD-U
- This isn't the first instance- our own President Abdul Kalam, MP George Fernandes were also mistreated. This is routine for America.
- This is a violation of Vienna Convention, but then when has US ever followed conventions?
- They violated norms by bombing Iraq at the excuse of finding WMDs
- America is keeping an eye on all our dealings and we don't say anything
- This has dared America to disgrace our diplomats
- America should apologise to the country.
Dec 18, 2013 11:41 (IST)
Rajya Sabha: Trinamool's Derek O'Brien on Devyani Khobragade's arrest
- Codify all privileges India gives US diplomats and present it in Parliament
- Then question- what privileges we give US, and what we get in return?
- Ensure both privileges are equal and reciprocal
- We live in a global village, but we don't need a village headman
- America should stop pretending to be the self- appointed Lokpal of world
Dec 18, 2013 11:35 (IST)
Rajya Sabha: Yechury on Devyani's arrest
- India has not protested at the right moment
- We've accepted US as world policeman
- This is outrage against our sovereignty
- India did not protest US snooping
- Please understand depth of bending backwards we have done in our strategic relations (with US)
- Please assert yourself (to government)
Dec 18, 2013 11:32 (IST)
Rajya Sabha: Mayawati on Devyani's arrest
- Dalit community upset with diplomat's arrest
- When Americans come to India we treat them well but they mistreat our people. Without further delay, the PM should directly take up the matter
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