Anna Hazare Seems Have Bent The Government

Anna Hazare Seems Have Bent The Government

Crusader against corruption Anna Hazare sittingsat on a day long fast at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on Sunday (11-12-11) protesting against the weak lok pal bill draft tabled by the government. Anna Hazare's Jantar Mantar venue became a common platform against the government for all opposition parties, who criticised it in tandom with Anna.

Seemingly bending under pressure, the UPA government at the Centre, is planning to bring in some of the crucial points included in Anna's Jan Lok Pal Bill draft like the legislative bills, including Judicial Accountability Bill, Citizen's Charter Bill, Food Security Bill, etc. The UPA is now eager to bring its allies and the opposition on board. Sources say that the Union Cabinet will be meeting on Tuesday to discuss the Lokpal issue. UPA allies will be meeting as well. This ahead of an all-party meeting called by the Prime Minister on Wednesday.

Anna Hazare on Sunday during his token fast for a strong Lokpal Bill attacked the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying he no longer has any decision making powers and that he has turned into a mute spectator. Anna also blamed Rahul Gandhi for the Lokpal draft debacle. National Congress Party leader Narayanasamy said, "Jantar Mantar is like a public meeting where people go and make a 'bhashan'. Ultimately the result will be zero, where in a place like Parliament, there will be a proper debate. Members of Parliament from various political parties will give their views and ultimately Parliament wisdom will decide the Lokpal Bill."

Meanwhile, Team Anna says that it will closely watch Parliament debates to see if the government and the Opposition are going to keep their promise. However, a clear picture of government's mind will emerge only after the all party meet on Wednesday, say the sources.
 

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