Jan Lokpal Bill is very regressive: Says Arundhati Roy

Writer Arundhati Roy on Tuesday cast doubts over Anna Hazare's anti-graft campaign saying the civil society's Jan Lokpal Bill is a "dangerous piece of legislation". "I am skeptical about the legislation (Jan Lokpal Bill) itself for a good number of reasons. I think the legislation is a dangerous piece of work," Roy told CNN-IBN in an...

"Jan Lokpal Bill is very regressive: Says Arundhati Roy"

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Lokapl Bill: How the government stumbled at every bend

From the very beginning of the Jan Lokpal movement led by Anna Hazare, the government failed to understand the popular sentiment behind it. Here are some mistakes the government could have avoided. Blunder No. 1PM Manmohan Singh on March 3, 2011, invited Anna for a discussion and legitimised Anna's standing...

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Anna Hazare breaks his fast, his team thanks PM for ending Lokpal logjam

Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare on Sunday ended his 12-day long fast against corruption at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, ending months of deadlock over the Lokpal Bill issue.In a symbolic gesture, a Dalit girl offered coconut water and honey to the 74-year old Gandhian whose campaign galvanised widespread support against...

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Lokpal Bill: Govt relents, agrees to Team Anna's demand to bring resolution for vote

Team Anna on Saturday dismissed an imminent breakthrough in the Lokpal logjam. Even as Parliament debated the Lokpal Bill, Team Anna has expressed unhappiness after speaking to Law Minister Salman Khurshid.Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's associate Prashant Bhushan accused the government of going back on its word...

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Hazare may end fast today amid signs of Lokpal breakthrough in Parliament

The power corridors are abuzz with hectic activity with leaders weighing pros and cons of an apparent reconciliation draft for theLokpal Bill.The draft that will be put before Parliament will reflect the sense of the House. It is being vetted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Copies of the same have been circulated to...

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BJP asks Rahul to persuade PM to amend Lokpal Bill

The BJP on Friday criticised Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi's speech in the Lok Sabha, saying he should not give sermons to the nation and persuade Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to bring changes in the Lokpal Bill. "We don't want Rahul's sermons. It is surprising that he is giving sermons to the nation but his party under Manmohan...

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Parliament uproar postpones Lokpal debate till Saturday; Anna fasts for 11th day

A scheduled debate in Lok Sabha on various versions of theLokpal Bill, including that of fasting anti-corruption activistAnna Hazare, was stalled on Friday as government and Opposition fought over the modalities. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said the debate may now be held only on Saturday. The House was adjourned...

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Dalits call Anna stir 'upper caste' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The anti-politician feeling generated by Anna Hazare's agitation, combined with Arvind Kejriwal's association with the Youth for Equality, the organisation that spearheaded the anti-reservation agitation in the AIIMS, has triggered a sense of unease among parliamentarians belonging to Dalit and backward communities.Dalit and OBC...

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Anna Hazare says he can hold talks with PM or Rahul Gandhi only !!!!!!!!!!!!

With Lokpal jogjam bringing the government to its knees, there is some of ray of hope about an early solution to crisis. Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Monday said he would only negotiate with either Prime Minister Manmohan Singh or Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi. According to media reports, Hazare,...

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Anna Hazare supporter IIT student refuses to accept degree from PM

Supporting the cause of Anna Hazare-led civil society for a stronger Lokpal Bill, a final year Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) student of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur has refused to accept his degree from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The student has announced that he would not accept the degree from the prime minister,...

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On seventh day of fast, Hazare loses five kgs but refuses to budge

Septuagenarian anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare, who has been fasting since August 16 for a stronger Lokpal Bill, has lost weight significantly. On the seventh day of his hunger strike, he was found to have lost around 5 kg as a team of doctors examined him at Ramlila Maidan on Monday morning. "He has lost five kilograms in the past...

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Arvind Kejriwal, you say that you are willing to listen to better ways to fight corruption? Then here they are

In this Prashant Bhushan and Arvind Kejriwal seem to suggest that IF BETTER SOLUTIONS TO REMOVE CORRUPTION EXIST, THEY WILL BE HAPPY TO LISTEN. Well, Arvind, if you are serious about removing corruption, then please read BFN – it contains the comprehensive package for removal of corruption. To make things easy for those who don't...

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Anna Hazare's fast enters Day 6; his team chalks out strategy

Gandhian activist Anna Hazare's fast for a strong Lokpal Bill entered the sixth day in New Delhi on Sunday, with thousands packing the spacious Ramlila ground. Hazare, 74, "is fine", an activist of India Against Corruption said. "He was fine till late yesterday, and so is the condition now I think." The volunteer added that a meeting...

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Anna Hazare stir at Ramlila: Who said what

The Anna Hazare-led civil society and the government are once again staring at a deadlock with both the sides toughening their stand on the Lokpal Bill. Here are some comments on the stalemate. Anna Hazare, anti-corruption activist: "I have lost 3 and half kilos but don't worry. We will keep fighting for Lokpal Bill. I feel a little weak...

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A thinktank brings Anna the eyeballs

"Never start a press conference at 7:30 PM. That's when TV news channels run sports shows. They will not cut out of cricket to show your press conference. Avoid live briefings at 2:30 PM, that's when Hindi news channels run Saas-Bahu shows, which get very good ratings. Channels will not break out of their Saas-Bahu shows." These are amongst...

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