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Team Anna starts fast, targets ministers and President Pranab
Campaigning for a strong Lokpal Bill, close aides of anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare have started an indefinite fast today to protest against the government. 75-year-old Anna will also go on a hunger strike from July 29, joining fellow team members like Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia and Gopal Rai. "The aim is to campaign for a Lokpal Bill...
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Will give proof of corruption against Pranab Mukherjee on July 25, claims Team Anna
Team Anna today claimed they have "proof" of corruption against the new President Pranab Mukherjee and it would be made public on July 25 when they launch an indefinite fast coinciding with his swearing-in as the President.
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Team Anna provokes angry response from Pranab Mukherjee
Hitting back at Team Anna, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has rejected their allegations of corruption against him as "unfair" and "self-seeking" and said, it reflected the lack of responsibility on behalf of those claiming to represent high standards of ethical behaviour.
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Presidential polls: Pranab Mukherjee should not be allowed to contest before investigation, says Team Anna
Team Anna has now targeted Congress Presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee and demanded an independent inquiry into allegations they had made against him and 14 other ministers made by it last month. Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal demanded an investigation before the presidential polls begin on July 19.
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Will give up public life if you prove allegations: PM to Team Anna
The Prime Minister responded strongly this evening to allegations by Team Anna that he is permissive of corruption and that his party uses him to shield ministers guilty of graft. "I will give up my public life if allegations are proved against me," Dr Manmohan Singh said to reporters on his way back from Mynamar. Over the weekend, lawyer-activist ...
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Pranab meets Lalu, Mulayam; PM says he's confident of numbers
Lokpal Bill debate: In Mumbai, Anna Hazare has settled down at the MMRDA Grounds for his three-day fast to protest against the Lokpal Bill that Parliament starts debating at 11 am. In Delhi, opposition parties are ready to take on the government in Parliament over a bill that they say needs major changes.
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Lokpal Bill tabled in Lok Sabha
After two adjournments of the Lok Sabha, the government finally tabled the anti-corruption Lokpal Bill in Parliament today, well past the scheduled time of 2 pm. The BJP, Anna Hazare's team of activists, and Lalu Prasad Yadav have all rejected it for different reasons. The Bill will be debated on December 27 after which it will be put to a vote. Wh...
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Legislation won't happen on streets but ideas can come from anywhere: Pranab Mukherjee
Legislation will be done by legislators, ideas can come from anywhere, said Finance Minister and veteran Parliamentarian Pranab Mukherjee on the NDTV Indian of the Year 2011 stage, when RJD chief Lalu Yadav pointed out that after anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare and his associates from the civil society, anyone could demand a role in framing la...
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Pranab puts Anna's three demands to the House
All eyes were on Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee as he made his statement in Parliament on the Lokpal Bill today, also to see how he would specifically raise the three sticking points that have prevented Anna Hazare's team of anti-corruption crusaders and the government in reaching agreement on a draft Lokpal Bill as the 74-year-old Gandhian fast...
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Will Pranab's statement and PM's letter convince Anna to end his fast?
Lokpal Bill row: Anna Hazare has been fasting for 12 days now, his condition is deteriorating, and every effort is now geared towards ensuring that his hunger strike does not go into a 13th day.
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Lokpal Bill row: After acrimonious exchange, Team Anna says it will meet govt; Rahul expresses concern
Lokpal Bill row: Ahead of a crucial and fourth round of talks with Anna Hazare's representatives, the government has indicated it's running out of patience with the activists. Last night, three of Anna's aides said negotiations were "back to Square One" after they met with Law Minister Salman Khursheed and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.
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Anna won't relent till written commitment: Team Anna representatives
After days of waffling over how to handle Anna Hazare and the frenzy of national support for his fast against corruption, the Government is trying to find its footing. So, entire bouquets of olive branches are being delivered. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee who doubles up as the Government's main trouble-shooter has been deputed to hold talks ...
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Team Anna starts fast, targets ministers and President Pranab
Campaigning for a strong Lokpal Bill, close aides of anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare have started an indefinite fast today to protest against the government. 75-year-old Anna will also go on a hunger strike from July 29, joining fellow team members like Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia and Gopal Rai. "The aim is to campaign for a Lokpal Bill...
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Will give proof of corruption against Pranab Mukherjee on July 25, claims Team Anna
Team Anna today claimed they have "proof" of corruption against the new President Pranab Mukherjee and it would be made public on July 25 when they launch an indefinite fast coinciding with his swearing-in as the President.
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Team Anna provokes angry response from Pranab Mukherjee
Hitting back at Team Anna, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has rejected their allegations of corruption against him as "unfair" and "self-seeking" and said, it reflected the lack of responsibility on behalf of those claiming to represent high standards of ethical behaviour.
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Presidential polls: Pranab Mukherjee should not be allowed to contest before investigation, says Team Anna
Team Anna has now targeted Congress Presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee and demanded an independent inquiry into allegations they had made against him and 14 other ministers made by it last month. Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal demanded an investigation before the presidential polls begin on July 19.
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Will give up public life if you prove allegations: PM to Team Anna
The Prime Minister responded strongly this evening to allegations by Team Anna that he is permissive of corruption and that his party uses him to shield ministers guilty of graft. "I will give up my public life if allegations are proved against me," Dr Manmohan Singh said to reporters on his way back from Mynamar. Over the weekend, lawyer-activist ...
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Pranab meets Lalu, Mulayam; PM says he's confident of numbers
Lokpal Bill debate: In Mumbai, Anna Hazare has settled down at the MMRDA Grounds for his three-day fast to protest against the Lokpal Bill that Parliament starts debating at 11 am. In Delhi, opposition parties are ready to take on the government in Parliament over a bill that they say needs major changes.
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Lokpal Bill tabled in Lok Sabha
After two adjournments of the Lok Sabha, the government finally tabled the anti-corruption Lokpal Bill in Parliament today, well past the scheduled time of 2 pm. The BJP, Anna Hazare's team of activists, and Lalu Prasad Yadav have all rejected it for different reasons. The Bill will be debated on December 27 after which it will be put to a vote. Wh...
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Legislation won't happen on streets but ideas can come from anywhere: Pranab Mukherjee
Legislation will be done by legislators, ideas can come from anywhere, said Finance Minister and veteran Parliamentarian Pranab Mukherjee on the NDTV Indian of the Year 2011 stage, when RJD chief Lalu Yadav pointed out that after anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare and his associates from the civil society, anyone could demand a role in framing la...
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Pranab puts Anna's three demands to the House
All eyes were on Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee as he made his statement in Parliament on the Lokpal Bill today, also to see how he would specifically raise the three sticking points that have prevented Anna Hazare's team of anti-corruption crusaders and the government in reaching agreement on a draft Lokpal Bill as the 74-year-old Gandhian fast...
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Will Pranab's statement and PM's letter convince Anna to end his fast?
Lokpal Bill row: Anna Hazare has been fasting for 12 days now, his condition is deteriorating, and every effort is now geared towards ensuring that his hunger strike does not go into a 13th day.
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Lokpal Bill row: After acrimonious exchange, Team Anna says it will meet govt; Rahul expresses concern
Lokpal Bill row: Ahead of a crucial and fourth round of talks with Anna Hazare's representatives, the government has indicated it's running out of patience with the activists. Last night, three of Anna's aides said negotiations were "back to Square One" after they met with Law Minister Salman Khursheed and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.
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Anna won't relent till written commitment: Team Anna representatives
After days of waffling over how to handle Anna Hazare and the frenzy of national support for his fast against corruption, the Government is trying to find its footing. So, entire bouquets of olive branches are being delivered. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee who doubles up as the Government's main trouble-shooter has been deputed to hold talks ...
