Anna Hazare to end fast after Lok Sabha passes Lokpal bill
Ralegan Siddhi: Anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare, who has been on hunger strike for over a week now, will break his fast on Wednesday after the Lok Sabha passes the Lokpal Bill.
“Our leaders have begun to realize that the people want a legislation against corruption. I don’t say it will stamp out corruption hundred percent but it will definitely bring it down by 40-50 percent. On behalf of the people of country, I pray for passage of the bill so that our country gets a good anti-corruption law,” he added.
READ MORE: Rajya Sabha passes Lokpal Bill
After much delay, the Lokpal Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, marking a step closer to enactment of a new law under which an anti-corruption ombudsman would be set up.
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill, 2011 was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday by a voice vote. The bill, which provides for creation of an anti-corruption ombudsman, will be taken up in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
