Friday, August 26, 2011

Lokpal debate stalemate; Anna still on fast

Lokpal debate stalemate; Anna still on fast

Lokpal debate stalemate; Anna still on fast

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 10:56 AM PDT

As anti-corruption campaigner Anna Hazare's fast continues, political parties are searching for a route that will allow his Jan Lokpal Bill to be debated in Parliament tomorrow. Currently, there's a stalemate between the BJP and the government.

Rahul-Giri: cold drinks, samosas for protesters

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 10:42 AM PDT

A group of protesters outside Rahul Gandhi's home this evening were put into buses by the police. Not before a little taste of Rahul Gandhi-giri. His staff sent cold drinks and samosas to the demonstrators. Which were accepted.

Posing as visitor, Anna supporter protests in Parliament

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 10:01 AM PDT

Wearing an 'I Am Anna' T-shirt, a lone protester managed to enter the Parliament complex today and shouted slogans before security personnel took him away.

Lokpal Bill row: Rahul thanks Anna Hazare, but warns of dangerous precedent

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 09:28 AM PDT

As the government searches for a solution that will persuade Anna Hazare to end his hunger strike, it played its ace on Friday. Rahul Gandhi chose Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha to break his silence on the Lokpal Bill - thanking Anna for articulating the sentiments of the poor on the issue of corruption, but also warning that democratic processes could not be undermined.

Don't need Rahul's 'sermons' on Lokpal, says BJP

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 09:26 AM PDT

The BJP today criticised Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha, saying he should not give sermons to the nation and persuade the Prime Minister to bring changes in the Lokpal bill.

Lokpal row: BJP wants a vote, presents its version

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 08:42 AM PDT

The BJP says a discussion in Parliament on the anti-corruption Lokpal Bill must be followed by a vote. So senior leader Sushma Swaraj has moved a resolution for a debate and vote in both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. A resolution effectively declares a party's opinion or recommendation on a topic that Parliament should consider.

Lokpal Bill debate: Resolution suggested by Team Anna

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 08:26 AM PDT

Lokpal Bill debate: Resolution suggested by Team Anna

Lokpal Bill debate tomorrow, Anna Hazare's letter to PM suggests flexibility

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 08:22 AM PDT

Lokpal Bill: Anna Hazare vs Govt - Anna Hazare's team and the government have spent the morning swapping notes on what both sides require of each other for the 74-year-old activist's hunger strike to end. Anna has not eaten for 11 days; he has lost 7 kilos, his doctors said this morning.

US Vice-Consul leaves Chennai for 'racist' remarks

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 07:39 AM PDT

US Vice-Consul Maureen Chao, who was caught in a row for her remarks of "dirty and dark" Tamilians, has decided to leave India.

Anna writes to PM to explain his stand

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 07:39 AM PDT

Anna Hazare has sent a letter to the Prime Minister explaining why he is unable to end his hunger strike. Anna, 74, has not eaten in 11 days; he has lost 7 kilos.

Live Blog: Parliament debates Lokpal Bill

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 07:28 AM PDT

Parliament debates Lokpal Bill

Full text of Rahul Gandhi's speech in Parliament

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 07:22 AM PDT

I have been deeply distressed at the developments of the last few days. Many aspects of the situation have caused me anguish. We are all aware that corruption is pervasive. It operates at every level. The poor may carry its greatest burden but it is an affliction that every Indian is desperate to be rid off. Fighting corruption is as integral to eliminating poverty as is Mahatma Gandhi NREGA or the Land Acquisition Bill. Yet it is equally imperative to the growth and development of our nation.

Lokpal Bill row: Team Anna Hazare reacts to Rahul Gandhi's speech

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 06:54 AM PDT

Team Anna today termed as "disappointing" Rahul Gandhi's speech in Parliament on Lokpal issue, but, at the same time, supported his idea of making the anti-corruption authority a constitutional body.

Anna will fast till Lokpal includes 3 major points

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 06:15 AM PDT

Team Anna today made it clear that a mere discussion in Parliament will not serve any purpose and the Gandhian will not call off his fast till Parliament passes a resolution that the cleared Lokpal Bill will include three contentious points raised by them.

New crisis? No Lokpal Bill debate till Anna Hazare agrees to end fast

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 05:31 AM PDT

Lokpal Bill row: Anna Hazare vs Govt - The negotiations to end Anna Hazare's fast, which centres upon Parliament beginning a debate on his Jan Lokpal Bill, have lurched into a new danger zone. Anna has lost seven kilos; he has not eaten for 11 days.

Read PM's entire speech on Anna, corruption

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 04:08 AM PDT

Here's Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's speech in the Lok Sabha debate on the issue of corruption.

Lokpal stand-off: Rahul Gandhi meets Prime Minister

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 03:25 AM PDT

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the latter's 7 Race Course Residence, apparently, PTI reports, to discuss the Lokpal issue. The meeting came a few hours before Parliament begins a debate on Anna Hazare's Jan Lokpal Bill and two other draft Bills.

5 heart attacks within 3 hours at Ramlila Maidan

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 02:48 AM PDT

The Ramlila Maidan witnessed five people suffering heart attacks within a short span of three hours. The India Against Corruption medical camp has registered nine cases of heart attacks in till now. Dr. Sanjeev Chhiber, who is a senior cancer specialist and is leading the team of doctors at the camp said, "Five patients had suffered heart attacks in Ramlila Maidan today and we treated them immediately and subsequently sent them to LNJP Hospital for further care."

Hooligans thrash cops at Ramlila Maidan

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 01:21 AM PDT

High drama ensued well past midnight at the VIP gate of Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Thursday when a group of people, claiming to be Anna Hazare's supporters, clashed with policemen and dismantled barricades.

Anna advisors urge him to end fast, Lokpal debate begins today

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 12:14 AM PDT

Lokpal Bill row: On Day 10 of his hunger strike, Anna Hazare declared at his protest camp on Thursday evening in Delhi what could persuade him to end his fast against corruption.

BJP, Team Anna agree on Jan Lokpal Bill

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 06:35 PM PDT

Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday night threw its weight behind Anna Hazare's anti-graft movement after its top leaders held talks with the social activist's associates to clear its doubts on the civil society's Jan Lokpal Bill that Hazare wants passed by parliament.

Anna advisors urge him to end fast, Lokpal debate begins tomorrow

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 05:15 PM PDT

Lokpal Bill row: On Day 10 of his hunger strike, Anna Hazare declared this evening at his protest camp in Delhi what could persuade him to end his fast against corruption.

India's Haj seat quota raised by 10,000

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 04:10 PM PDT

Saudi Arabia has announced an additional quota of 10,000 Haj devotees for India. "The entire lot of these 10,000 seats have been transferred to Haj Committee of India, Mumbai," the external affairs ministry said on Thursday.

Former Chief Justice explains why Anna must end fast

Posted: 25 Aug 2011 03:12 PM PDT

Former Chief Justice of India, Justice J S Verma, appeals to social activist Anna Hazare to end his fast which entered its tenth day today.
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