Against the backdrop of a lack of political consensus on the final shape of the proposed Lokpal Bill, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today hoped that political parties will help its passage in the Rajya Sabha.

"Our commitment to make the work of the government and administration transparent and accountable stands," he said in his Independence Day address.With the Lokpal Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, Singh hoped that "all political parties" will help the UPA government pass the legislation in the Upper House.

"The Lok Sabha has cleared the Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill. We hope that all political parties will help us in passing this Bill in the Rajya Sabha," he said.

The Bill, passed by the Lok Sabha last year, is being scrutinised by a Select Committee of the Rajya Sabha and the government hopes to bring it in the Upper House for passage in the ongoing Monsoon Session.