Lokpal

Anna’s bill wins but numbers are not the whole story

Results of the poll conducted by Team Anna at Chandni Chowk reflect continuing public anger against corruption, overwhelming support for Jan Lokpal Bill.

Hegde has no intentions to be country’s first Lokpal

Hegde also pointed out that both the government’s as well as team Anna’s draft of the Lokpal Bill stipulate the age limit of 70 for the Lokpal, while he is now 72.

Mind your limits, subtle message from government to Team Anna

Bill is Parliament’s property now, says senior minister Sibal even as Congress and BJP get into war of words over PM under Lokpal.

On Lokpal, Anna asks for the moon. What’s wrong in that?

Team Anna is being advised to claim victory and call off its agitation. But its Last Stand will make the difference between a mediocre Lokpal and a truly meaningful one.

It’s time: BJP-Congress — come together and pass Lokpal Bill

Fundamentally, the two parties, if they come together, can pass any bill and make it law.

Now, all we need is for Raja and Kalmadi to join Anna's crusade

The line between the corrupt and the non-corrupt is getting blurred with everybody joining the Anna bandwagon. It a confusing situation where nobody knows who’s fighting whom.

It’s arrogance combined with stupidity for Congress

The Manmohan Singh government has in recent months scored many embarrassing self-goals on the policy and political fronts.

Aruna's bill demanding but allows govt breathing space

The suggestions of the Aruna Roy-led group is more practical and unlike Team Anna, NCPRI wants to follow parliamentary procedures in the passage of the bill.

Complaints of corruption against individuals in high offices fall but still deep-rooted in India

Despite a plethora of legal frameworks to address the issue of corruption, it has barely helped address it on the ground

PM’s statement in Lok Sabha on Lokpal

The government has taken decisive steps like no other on corruption, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said.