Shashi Tharoor appreciates BJP for supporting Lokpal Bill

"Congress in response to popular pressure and also on its own convition that we need to have a more accountable system of government has been able to do something which has satisfied Anna Hazare and the result is that the two leaders have exchanged very mutually appreciated letters. We should see that at face value and see that it is a good thing," he added.

He also did not rule out the possibility of bringing private sector under the purview of the Lokpal though not at this stage.

"We would rather see that the law in both its letter and spirit is implemented effectively. At this stage, we have no such intention. But we are open to consideration".

(With PTI inputs)