The Lok Sabha unanimously accepted Anna Hazare’s three amendments to the Lokpal Bill and this was conveyed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. The Lok Sabha unanimously adopted a resolution that conveys “the sense of the House” by thumping of desks. No formal voting was carried out.
The news has reached Anna Hazare and it is reliably learnt that he has accepted the resolution and will end his fast at 10am tomorrow. This is a major victory for the 74 year old veteran who has single handedly fought the battle to bring about a tough new anti corruption bill. The way the issue has been fought has also been a sense of pride to many Indians. The ‘revolution’ was largely peaceful.
Anna Hazare has lost 7.5 kgs as on day 12 and his health parameters have been a cause for concern. The amended version of the bill will now be sent to a parliamentary standing committee that will assess the feasibility and constitutional legality of the bill. The committee will propose changes if necessary and send the bill back to the House for the necessary formalities to enact it into a law.
Thousands of supporters gathered at the venue to celebrate this critical phase.Anna Hazare’s closest supporters though, are not happy. They see the failure to vote as a betrayal.
The country is waiting with anxiety for an official statement from the Anna Hazare camp.
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