Parliament to decide final shape of Lokpal Bill: FM

Pranab refrains from commenting on members' response

PTI | December 26, 2011



Ahead of Anna Hazare's fast demanding a 'strong' Lokpal Bill, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said it is for parliament to decide what should be the final shape of the legislation.

"It is the job of parliament to legislate. We (government) had several rounds of discussion with him (Anna Hazare) and his team. We know their viewpoints. About nine rounds of meetings have already been held with them.

Thereafter also, through interlocutors some discussions also took place with them," Mukherjee told reporters at his south Kolkata residence.

Asked for his comments on Hazare's threat of going on fast and tomorrow's debate in parliament on the legislation, he said, "It is for parliament to decide what should be the final shape of the legislation.

"We brought legislation for the consideration of the House. I can't make any premature comment on what members will do and respond to various provisions of the legislation. You will come to know of it later," Mukherjee said.

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