TMC's Lokayukta clause gains support from regional parties

December 29, 2011 15:32

The TMC, meanwhile, says it is firm on its amendments and will press for a division. The TMC wants all references to the Lokayukta removed, including a change in the name of the Bill, which is Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011. It also wants the CBI out of the Lokpal purview.

So far, the SP, Left, RJD, BJP, JD(U) all want the Lokayukta out of the Lokpal. If the TMC presses for a vote and the Bill does not get passed, it then goes back to the Lok Sabha. In effect, the Parliament will adjourn for the session, sine die.

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