Upper house passes Lokpal Bill

17122013

Lokpal Bill today passed in the Rajya Sabha and the bill will be taken up for debate in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.  

Much awaited Lokpal bill was taken up in upper house with most parties agreeing to pass the anti-corruption legislation, except Samajwadi Party they staged a walkout boycotting the House proceedings.

Speaking  on the Bill, Law Minister Kapil Sibal said it was a “historic” day and it was time to celebrate the consensus that had been reached on the issue.