India celebrates victory over corruption
Indians across the country took to the streets to celebrate the Parliament's decision to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill.
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India celebrates victory over corruptionHis fans, friends and supporters came out in full support of the 74-year-old activist, who has promised to end his 12-day long fast tomorrow (Aug 28).
Today (Aug 27), Parliament unanimously decided to accept Anna's provisions for the Jan Lokpal Bill. -
India celebrates victory over corruptionAnna Hazare's supporters in Allahabad took to the streets to celebrate his victory. In fact, the celebrations were marked with a riot of colours, reminiscent of Holi.
Today (August 27), the Parliament agreed to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill, the centrepiece of Anna's campaign against corruption. The 74-year-old activist has announced that he will break his 12-day long fast at 10 am tomorrow (Aug 28). -
India celebrates victory over corruptionAnna's three conditions were:
1.The Lokpal model will be introduced in states.
2. Junior bureaucrats will be accountable to it.
3. Citizen's charters will be displayed in all government offices to publically display that department's duties. -
India celebrates victory over corruptionThese features have been accepted in principle; they will now be reviewed by a parliamentary standing committee which will also check their compatibility with the Constitution.
The committee will then send the bill back with detailed feedback to Parliament for its consideration.
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