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| Lokpal debate at 11 am; Anna, |
| Lokpal debate at 11 am; Anna, PM swap notes; Anna's doctors tense
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| INDIA
, 26-August-2011
10:46:50 AM |
| Anna Hazare's doctors say his health is hitting danger levels. The 74-year-old has been fasting for 11 days; he has clearly stated that to end his hunger strike, Parliament must debate and pass a tough anti-corruption law based largely upon a draft prepared by his team of activists. That debate - on the Jan Lokpal Bill - will begin tomorrow at 11. It was meant to start this afternoon, but was postponed after the BJP insisted that the discussion must lead to a vote. A compromise has been worked out - the debate will begin with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee sharing the government's stand on what's intended as a historic piece of legislation. (Read: Who is Anna Hazare?) | (Read: What is Jan Lokpal Bill?)
74-year-old Anna has not eaten in 11 days; he has lost seven kilos; his associates say he is looking weak today. His agenda is for his team's vision of the Lokpal - an independent agency that will combat corruption among public servants - sanctioned by law. While Anna and his associates have developed what's referred to as "the Jan Lokpal Bill," there are other drafts of the same bill, including one prepared by the government.
While the government was hammering out a deal for the debate with the Opposition, it's also hoping for a breakthrough with Team Anna. The Gandhian and the PM have both written to each other. Anna explained he has three must-have features which have to be approved by Parliament. (Read: Lokpal debate - Resolution suggested by Team Anna) | (Read: Anna writes to PM to explain his stand)
"My soul tells me, if there is consensus in the Parliament on these three sticking points then I will call off my fast," he said. (Read: Anna will fast till Lokpal includes 3 major points)
So far, the government has said it will put these points up for debate, but cannot guarantee they will be approved by other parties. The PM has spent a written reply to Anna this evening.
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