Social Activist Anna Hazare has decided to write a letter to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the impending Right to Reject clause in elections. Prominent member of Team Anna, Aravind Kejriwal made an announcement in this regard while addressing the media and supporters of Anna Hazare from Siddhi.
Kejriwal announced that Anna Hazare will write a letter to the Prime Minister over the issue of the Right to Reject clause in elections. He added that the elected representatives must be held accountable for performing their duties. And stated that they are also going to meet Chief Election Commissioner S Y Qureshi over the issue.
Kejriwal also taking a stand on the proposed Land Acquisition Bill, he announced that Anna Hazare's letter will also suggest some changes in the Land Acquistion Bill currently under the purview of the Parliament. Kejriwal further added that the suggestions include taking the views on Gram Sabhas and Gram Panchayats into consideration while deciding on the bill.
When asked about the BJP leader L K Advani's announcement of a country-wide yatra against corruption, Kejriwal said that the country wants a Jan Lokpal Bill, not a yatra. He said that all the political parties should come together to get the bill passed. They should ensure that the MPs vote in Standing Committee and Parliament for Jan Lokpal Bill.
Replying to the allegations of another social activist Aruna Roy, Kejriwal said that she has accused them of not discussing their version of the Jan Lokpal Bill with her. And added that it is a false accusation and he rightly rebutted it. He clarified that they discussed the bill with her on April 3rd and 4th. She also had a detailed discussion with one of the team member on April 16. He clarified that Roy's team had not drafted any law but only proposals. He said that Team Anna Hazare and Roy differs on mainly three issues- on the inclusion of Prime Minister and lower Bureaucracy and citizens charter. He said that they are open to talks. And said that they indeed also invited Roy and team for a public debate. He said that it is their duty to ensure that those MPs who are not supporting the bill should not be re-elected. No-one should vote in their favour.
News Reported by AR for Newsvision
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