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  Hazare movement has opened new dimensions of democracy: President

  India | December 19, 2013 17:21 IST

  New Delhi: A day after Parliament approved the landmark Lokpal bill, President Pranab Mukherjee today said movements like that of Anna Hazare have opened new dimensions of democratic structure suggesting that they cannot be brushed

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  Political class will continue to rule Lokpal: Yogendra Yadav

  Politics | December 19, 2013 16:31 IST

  New Delhi:  Not impressed with The Lokpal Bill passed by the parliament, AAP leader Yogendra Yadav believes that the political class will continue to rule this Lokpal."There are three promises made by Parliament to Anna

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  Shashi Tharoor appreciates BJP for supporting Lokpal Bill

  Politics | December 19, 2013 11:47 IST

  New Delhi:  Union Minister Shashi Tharoor has appreciated the principal opposition party BJP for supporting the Lokpal Bill."...without the cooperation of BJP, it could not have happened..we certainly have to acknowledge that... this is ultimately

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  Anna Hazare, a veteran of 18 'fast' agitations

  India | December 18, 2013 22:00 IST

  Ralegan Siddhi: On the 18th day of December, Anna Hazare finally called off his 18th fast—most unlikely to be his last—during his prolonged struggles for various public causes.The first fast the former Indian Army soldier

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  Passage of Lokpal Act tribute to Hazare's determination: Modi

  Politics | December 18, 2013 19:58 IST

  Ahmedabad: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today hailed anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's determination following the passage of Lokpal Bill by the Parliament.“Passage of Lokpal Bill is a fitting tribute to the struggle and determination of

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  Kejriwal did not discharge duty of disciple: Ramdev

  Politics | December 18, 2013 18:43 IST

  Meerut: Yoga guru Ramdev today criticised AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal for opposing anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on the Lokpal Bill, saying he did not discharge his duty as a disciple.“By going against Anna, Kejriwal did

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  Lokpal Bill: Congress hails Rahul's "key role", promises more

  Politics | December 18, 2013 18:37 IST

  New Delhi: Congress today hailed party Vice-President Rahul Gandhi's “key role” in the passage of the historic Lokpal Bill, which was cleared by Parliament today, while asserting that it was committed to bringing in an

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  Lokpal will not serve much purpose: Prashant Bhushan

  Politics | December 18, 2013 16:27 IST

  New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan today said, the Lokpal bill passed by Parliament was not going to serve much purpose. "Political parties will have a dominant role in selecting the Lokpal", said

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  Anna Hazare breaks his indefinite fast

  Politics | December 18, 2013 14:22 IST

  Ralegan-Siddhi (Maharashtra):  Social activist Anna Hazare broke his 9 day long fast today following the passage of the Lokpal bill in parliament.Hazare launched the hunger strike Dec 10 and vowed to continue it till the

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  Anna's village thrilled as Lok Sabha passes Lokpal Bill

  Politics | December 18, 2013 14:23 IST

  Ralegan-Siddhi (Maharashtra): Ana Hazare's village Ralegan Siddhi was thrilled with the news that Lok Sabha has passed the Lokpal Bill.As soon as the news flashed on TV screens, there were screams of joy and merriment

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  Lokpal bill: Salient features of the amended bill

  Politics | December 18, 2013 14:05 IST

  Following are the salient features of the amended Lokpal bill passed  by the parliament:1. Lokayuktas: The new bill mandates states to set up Lokayuktas within 365 days. States have the freedom to determine the nature

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  Anna Hazare breaks his indefinite fast as parliament passes Lokpal Bill

  Politics | December 18, 2013 17:50 IST

  New Delhi:  Social activist Anna Hazare today broke his 9 day long fast after the Lok Sabha  passed the much-awaited Lokpal bill.The Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011, provides for formation of an anti-graft ombudsman.The bill

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  Anna Hazare's fast enters ninth day

  Politics | December 18, 2013 12:52 IST

  Ralegan Siddhi: Social activist Anna Hazare's indefinite fast entered ninth day today.Anna is expected to call off his fast today provided Lok Sabha passes the Lokpal Bill.This bill was passed by Rajya Sabha yesterday.Anna Hazare

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  Congress appropriates Lokpal bill passage credit to Rahul

  Politics | December 17, 2013 21:23 IST

  New Delhi: Congress today sought to appropriate the credit for the passage of the Lokpal bill in Rajya Sabha to its leader Rahul Gandhi's “single-minded” determination” and claimed it has done the maximum on the

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  Anna Hazare 'extremely weak' as his fast enters eighth day

  Politics | December 17, 2013 20:33 IST

  Ralegan-Siddhi:  Anna Hazare is feeling extremely week as his fast entered eighth day today.Anna has lost 4.70 kg weight, according to one of his aides. "His health condition is worsening with the weight loss and

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  Anna Hazare thanks RS for passing Lokpal bill

  Politics | December 18, 2013 13:54 IST

  Ralegan Siddhi:  Fasting for the last eight days, Anna Hazare today thanked the parties which helped pass Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha and appealed to the members of the Lok Sabha to ensure smooth

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  Lokpal bill need of the hour: BSP

  Politics | December 17, 2013 17:15 IST

  New Delhi: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Tuesday said the Lokpal bill was needed to contain corruption."We are against corruption at all levels. So we welcome this bill. We have always been in favour of

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  Bring corporate sector under Lokpal Bill: CPI(M)

  Politics | December 17, 2013 16:18 IST

  New Delhi: The CPI(M) is of the opinion that corporate sector  too should be brought under the ambit of Lokpal in relation to government  projects it undertakes. Participating in a debate in the Rajya Sabha,

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  Lokpal Bill should meet people's expectations: Arun Jaitley

  Politics | December 17, 2013 15:41 IST

  New Delhi: Arun Jaitley, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, today said that the Bill passed by parliament must be effective and should meet expectations of people.Participating in the debate on the Lokpal bill in

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  Lokpal Bill is finally passed by Rajya Sabha

  Politics | December 17, 2013 18:39 IST

  New Delhi: Lokpal Bill has been finally passed by Rajya Sabha today.This bill provides for creation of an anti-corruption ombudsman.The most prominent of the group of anti-graft bills on the anvil, the Lokpal bill establishes