Ralegan Siddhi, December 07: Ratcheting up pressure on government on Lokpal issue, Anna Hazare on Wednesday questioned the Standing Committee’s proposal to bring lower bureaucracy under the ambit of Lokayuktas, saying it was against the resolution passed by Parliament.
Hazare said he will campaign in five poll-bound states telling people that the UPA government has neither intention nor honesty in tackling corruption and so don’t vote for them.
Demanding the passage of a strong Lokpal Bill in the ongoing session, he said the session should be extended if “there is no time” for bringing the law. “If there is less time, then extend the session.
“Constitution allows you to extend the session. If you have the will, you can do anything and you can pass it now. If you have the will, then what is the problem,” he said. He said, “they were telling us to honour Parliament. The same Parliament has passed a resolution. Why are you not honouring it? Why do you want it (lower bureaucracy) to leave it to states?”
Terming it as a “wrong” proposal, Hazare said lower bureaucracy should be brought under Lokpal and not under Lokayukta.
—-Agencies