Anna Political Debate

The Lokpal Bill has been passed in the Rajya Sabha after a debate that took place in an atmosphere of rare political consensus. The Bill will be taken up in the Lok Sabha tomorrow, the government announced soon after its ally Samajwadi Party backed down on its threat to block the bill at any cost.

The anti-corruption Lokpal Bill moved a step closer to enactment after it was passed in the Rajya Sabha today after a debate that took place in an atmosphere of rare political consensus. The Bill will be taken up in the Lok Sabha tomorrow, the government announced soon after its ally Samajwadi Party backed down on its threat to block the bill at an...

The Congress is fighting a wicked political hangover from last night's vote on the Lokpal Bill, and ensuring that it is protected against further humiliation in the Rajya Sabha. So before the Lokapl Bill reaches the Rajya Sabha, the government is wooing allies and opposition parties to ensure the Bill is not defeated in the upper house, where the g...

Anna Hazare's political Lokpal debate at a public venue has sparked a new war of words between the government and the opposition, who will now discuss the anti-corruption Bill next on Wednesday at a meeting called by the Prime Minister.

At Anna Hazare's fast today at the Jantar Mantar, a group of seasoned politicians from across parties spoke over the Lokpal Bill but left with an emphatic message - "Those details are the prerogative of the Parliament. Leave it to Parliament. We'll ensure that a strong, independent Lokpal Bill is passed." Here are the highlights of what Mr Hazare a...

The Lokpal Bill has been passed in the Rajya Sabha after a debate that took place in an atmosphere of rare political consensus. The Bill will be taken up in the Lok Sabha tomorrow, the government announced soon after its ally Samajwadi Party backed down on its threat to block the bill at any cost.

The anti-corruption Lokpal Bill moved a step closer to enactment after it was passed in the Rajya Sabha today after a debate that took place in an atmosphere of rare political consensus. The Bill will be taken up in the Lok Sabha tomorrow, the government announced soon after its ally Samajwadi Party backed down on its threat to block the bill at an...

The Congress is fighting a wicked political hangover from last night's vote on the Lokpal Bill, and ensuring that it is protected against further humiliation in the Rajya Sabha. So before the Lokapl Bill reaches the Rajya Sabha, the government is wooing allies and opposition parties to ensure the Bill is not defeated in the upper house, where the g...

Anna Hazare's political Lokpal debate at a public venue has sparked a new war of words between the government and the opposition, who will now discuss the anti-corruption Bill next on Wednesday at a meeting called by the Prime Minister.

At Anna Hazare's fast today at the Jantar Mantar, a group of seasoned politicians from across parties spoke over the Lokpal Bill but left with an emphatic message - "Those details are the prerogative of the Parliament. Leave it to Parliament. We'll ensure that a strong, independent Lokpal Bill is passed." Here are the highlights of what Mr Hazare a...