'Keeping PM under Lokpal ambit not advisable'

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, July 31: Bringing the office of Prime Minister under the ambit of Lokpal would "not be advisable", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said today.
 Singh, who had earlier stated that he was not against the office of the Prime Minister being brought under the Lokpal's purview, told reporters that the government has taken the decision after "taking all factors into account".
 "Well, our government has taken a view taking all factors into account. It would not be advisable to bring the Prime Minister within the purview of the Lokpal, except when he demits office," Singh said on the eve of Parliament's Monsoon Session. The Lokpal Bill would be introduced in Lok Sabha by August 3.
 On Anna Hazare's threat to go on a fast from August 16 to protest a "weak" Lokpal Bill, Singh said the Lokpal Bill's fate will be decided by Parliament.
 "As you know, we are ready with the Lokpal Bill. Lokpal Bill's fate will be decided by Parliament. In a democracy, Parliament is a sovereign body, it should be allowed to function and discharge its duty," he said.

Lastupdate on : Sun, 31 Jul 2011 21:30:00 Makkah time
Lastupdate on : Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:30:00 GMT
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