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Chidambaram defended the deferment of Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011 in Rajya Sabha on December 29 contending that it was the “only prudent course” before the government that had ensured that the bill remained alive.
He continued attack on the BJP and said it had devised an “ingenious” method to scuttle it by pushing 187 amendments along with some other parties.
“We were taken by surprise (by TMC). We thought we had convinced them after redrafting a provision, Chidambaram said.
“We failed to convince Trinamool Congress. We are confident that between now and Budget session we will refine or redraft the provision and carry Trinamool along with us,” he said, adding a provision may be redrafted “in order to accommodate” Trinamool Congress.
“We may have to refine and redefine. As far as passing the bill in Rajya Sabha is concerned, we may accept one or two amendments. It will be the same bill, with one or two amendments. We cannot accept 187 amendments, it will be unrecognisable bill,” Chidambaram said.
He said the government has “hard work ahead” but it wants the bill to be passed in the next session.
On the developments in the Upper House for which the UPA has come under attack, Chidambaram said, “The only prudent course before the government was to let the debate remain inconclusive so that it can be taken up in Budget Session.”
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Whatever UPA may agree to, Didi will come up with new demands. Or at best embarrass her ally when her support is crucial. It is necessary for UPA not to count on Didi for support but seek support elsewhere.
Only one amendment is more than enough : Isn't Trinamull Lady ?? PM,MP,MLA, ALL employes of All Govt's should be under Lakpal as they all are INDIANS !!!! All others will follow through !!
Whatever the parties do should be for a common cause of the people and not for profiteering for few in power. Don't scratch each others' back to share the profits. Look straight at the common people's needs than shedding crocodile tears and say we are for the aam admi and buy votes.