This Article is From Dec 17, 2013
Rajya Sabha passes Lokpal Bill: who said what
New Delhi:
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.
- Today is a historic day... It was the need of the hour to address the growing lack of confidence in politics.Kamal Nath, Parliamentary Affairs Minister 17/12/2013
- All parties rose above politics to pass a law that the people wanted... Give credit to all members of Parliament but fact is, it is the UPA government which brought this bill.Kapil Sibal, Law Minister 17/12/2013
- This is a revolutionary step. Today the Rajya Sabha has taken it. I appeal to Lok Sabha members to pass the bill tomorrow. This will reduce 40-50 per cent corruption.Anna Hazare, Activist 17/12/2013
- Lokpal has to be passed... It was in our agenda and manifesto and we are happy that it happened.Veerappa Moily, Oil Minister 17/12/2013
- The environment of the house today was welcoming. Some people asked for division. The way Lokpal bill was discussed was very good.Janardan Dwivedi, Leader, Congress 17/12/2013
- It is not for the benefit for anybody who fought for this; it is against corruption... Indian legislature should support for such bills in future also.Santosh Hegde, Former Karnataka Lokayukta
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