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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | Lokpal should be autonomous like EC: Anna by K Balchand

Lokpal should be autonomous like EC: Anna by K Balchand

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published Published on Jun 23, 2011   modified Modified on Jun 23, 2011

Questions the logic behind the exclusion of the Prime Minister from the purview of the Lokpal

Accusing the Govt. of betraying civil society and not being serious about fighting corruption

Social activist Anna Hazare has said civil society's aim is to vest autonomy in the Lokpal, much on the lines of the Election Commission, the Supreme Court and the RTI (Central Information Commission).

Control of bureaucracy

He, however, favoured keeping the bureaucracy out of the government's control, arguing that all corruption in the country was due to a nexus between people's representatives and the official- dom. “They distribute money among themselves and no money reaches the people.”

Acknowledging security threat emanating from Pakistan as a crucial factor, Mr. Hazare, however, questioned the logic behind the exclusion of the Prime Minister from the purview of the Lokpal, and said the nexus between the people's representatives and officials was more serious.

Accusing the government of betraying civil society and not being serious about fighting corruption, Mr. Hazare reiterated his decision to resume his fast at Jantar Mantar here on August 16.

Responding to a question, Mr. Hazare said he would court arrest if the government prevented him from launching his agitation and the people would also follow him into jail.

‘Join hands'

Mr. Hazare said it was time all like-minded people joined forces against corruption. He said he would not mind Baba Ramdev, who had also been agitating on this issue for several years, joining him provided the yoga guru clarified his stand on some of the issues that nagged him (Mr. Hazare).

The Hindu, 24 June, 2011, http://www.hindu.com/2011/06/24/stories/2011062461710500.htm


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