Pranab blames BJP for no constitutional status for Lokpal

December 27, 2011 23:48

Among the two clauses in the Constitution Amendment Bill that were defeated tonight in the Lok Sabha was the one granting constitutional status to the institution of the Lokpal, for which Pranab Mukherjee roundly blamed the Opposition parties, in particular the BJP.

The motion for the passage of Constitution Amendment bill becomes infructous as all three clauses were negated in the voting in the division, announces Speaker Meira Kumar.

A sad day for democracy, sad day for institution, says Pranab on the defeat of Constitution Amendment Bill.

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