Be patient, strong Lokpal Bill being drafted: Khurshid

November 10, 2011 17:10

Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid today said a strong Lokpal Bill would be brought in the coming session of Parliament and advised those demanding
it to remain patient.

"Experts are working on the draft for a strong Lokpal Bill...after looking at all aspects, it would be brought in the coming session of Parliament," he said today.

The minister said judiciary and media would be kept out of the ambit of the bill though all government officials would be brought under its purview. Without naming Anna Hazare, he said people should remain patient as the bill would be introduced in the coming session.

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