Lokpal Issue

After releasing a campaign pamphlet for the upcoming assembly polls in which Team Anna attacked the Congress accusing it of betraying the country on Lokpal issue, it will be kick-off its election campaign from Haridwar on Saturday.

PM, FM choreagraphed events in Rajya Sabha on Lokpal: BJP

Bringing the Prime Minister in the line of fire, BJP today accused him and his ministers for the "choreographed disturbance" in the Rajya Sabha on the Lokpal issue and insisted that since the government wanted a weak ombudsman and lacked numbers, it ran away from a vote.

We will bring Lokpal Bill in next session: Khurshid

As Anna Hazare threatened to campaign against Congress on the Lokpal issue, Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid today said the government will bring the anti-corruption bill in Parliament's Winter Session.

Hazare puts Congress on notice on Lokpal issue

Anna Hazare today put Congress on notice on the Lokpal issue, saying he will campaign against it in election-bound states if the Centre fails to get his version of the anti-corruption bill passed in Parliament's Winter Session.

CVC to appear on Sep 15 before House Panel for Lokpal bill

To avoid overlapping of responsibilities, the Central Vigilance Commission has decided to recommend several steps to the Parliamentary panel examining the Lokpal issue including greater powers to prosecute higher bureaucracy in corruption-related cases.

Fresh signs of trouble: Team Anna accuses govt of betrayal

Fresh signs of trouble emerged on the Lokpal issue today with Team Anna terming as 'betrayal' the government's response that the Parliament after the debate will not pass the resolution, which is their prime demand.

PM hopes impasse over Lokpal Bill to end soon

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today hoped that the impasse over the Lokpal issue would end soon.

Anna's fast enters 12th day, Parliament to discuss Lokpal

Anna Hazare's fast entered into the 12th day today as Parliament is all set to discuss the Lokpal issue which could lead to the Gandhian calling off his hunger strike.

Cong MPs stage demonstration in favour of Lokpal discussion

After adjournment of the Lok Sabha over the Lokpal issue, about a dozen Congress MPs today staged a demonstration in front of Parliament gate near Gandhi statue shouting slogans against BJP accusing the party of not allowing debate in the House on the legislation and disrupting its proceedings.

Anna's letter to PM: Pass 3 key demands or else...

New Delhi Amid hectic efforts to break the deadlock on Lokpal issue, Anna Hazare shot off a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Hazare says he would break his fast if Parliament agrees to his three key demands but will continue his protest till the legislation is passed.

Lok Sabha moves to take up Lokpal issue; BJP disrupts

Amid demands from Team Anna, a move to take up a discussion today in the Lok Sabha on the Lokpal issue turned contentious with BJP-led NDA opposing the debate under a rule which does not entail voting, forcing adjournment of the House for an hour.

Lokpal issue: Rahul meets PM

Rahul Gandhi today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh apparently to discuss the Lokpal issue.

Team Anna calls for 'Dilli Chalo' march from Saturday

Team Anna Hazare today gave a call to the people to peacefully march towards the national capital from Saturday if the government fails to resolve the Lokpal issue.

Law Minister Salman Khurshid in touch with Kejriwal

Law Minister Salman Khurshid is said to be in touch with Anna Hazare's close aide Arvind Kejriwal, who today demanded that government mandate somebody officially for discussing the Lokpal issue.

Anna's fast overshadows Parliament

Anna Hazare's fast today overshadowed Parliament with Opposition utilising the campaign on the Lokpal issue to the hilt to target the government, paralysing proceedings and forcing repeated adjournments.

Gadkari expresses concern over Hazare's health

BJP today expressed concern over Anna Hazare's deteriorating health and sought to put the blame for the continuing impasse on the "crass mishandling" of the Lokpal issue by the government even as it demanded inclusion of the Prime Minister and judiciary in the Bill.