New Delhi: Amid protest, the Jan Lokpal Bill had been tabled in Delhi assembly. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had tabled it amid loud protests by the Congress and the BJP over a warning by Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung that the bill does not have his consent on Friday.
Delhi CM has said that his government will fall if the Jan Lokpal and the Swaraj bill, the Aam Aadmi Party’s pet proposals, are not passed.
“Kejriwal running away from the discussion on alleged corruption charges against Law Minister Somnath Bharti.”
Congress and BJP on Friday questioned the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led Delhi Government’s “hasty” move to push for passage of Jan Lokpal Bill in the Assembly and said the legislation needs to be brought through proper procedure.
BJP and Congress leaders targeted Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for running away from the discussion on alleged corruption charges against Law Minister Somnath Bharti and maintained that they were not against any steps for eradication of corruption from the country.
DPCC chief Arvinder Singh Lovely said, “We are not against Jan Lokpal Bill. If they want to make Jan Lokpal as law then they should bring in the Bill as per procedure. We will support any bill which is brought through in accordance with laid down rules.”
He also added, “This government is running away from the issue of corruption. Congress will continue to push this demand, seeking discussion on corruption charges against Somnath Bharti. “The issue of Somnath Bharti is a sensitive issue. They are running away from this issue also.”
He said that Congress will go on road over Bharti.
Singh said, “It will be decided on the floor of the House” when asked about his party’s strategy when the Jan Lokpal Bill will be brought in the Assembly.
He also said that he had written the letter to Arvind Kejriwal and pledging his party’s support to AAP on the basis of an18-point agenda by the Delhi Chief Minister.
Delhi BJP leader Harshvardhan also said he would give support to Jan Lokpal Bill. But he also added that they will support if it is brought following proper rules.
Harshvardhan said, “We are for eradicating corruption from the country. There is no question of opposing any anti-corruption bill. It should be brought in following laid down rules.”
Bureau Report
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