Pranab: Will try to have Lokpal debate tomorrow

August 26, 2011 18:05

The all-party meeting held by the Speaker has ended.

Pranab Mukherjee speaking exclusively on CNN IBN says due process of legislation will have to be followed if the Lokpal bill is up for debate tomorrow. He says the government will try to have a debate tomorrow and warns that the government does not have the absolute majority to pass the bill. Therefore support of all parties is necessary and all parties will have to clarify their stand.

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