(Draft Lokpal Bill) is what government has proposed and (Jan Lokpal Bill) is what common man want.
Differences between Draft Lokpal Bill 2010 and Jan Lokpal Bill
Key Differences | |
Draft Lokpal Bill 2010 | Jan Lokpal Bill |
Lokpal will have no power to initiate suo moto action or receive complaints of corruption from the general public. It can only probe complaints forwarded by LS Speaker or RS Chairman. | Lokpal will have powers to initiate suo moto action or receive complaints of corruption from the general public. |
Lokpal will only be an Advisory Body. Its part is only limited to forwarding its report to the "Competent Authority" | Lokpal will be much more than an Advisory Body. It should be granted powers to initiate Prosecution against anyone found guilty. |
Lokpal will not have any police powers. It can not register FIRs or proceed with criminal investigations. | Lokpal will have police powers. To say that it will be able to register FIRs. |
CBI and Lokpal will have no connection with each other. | Lokpal and anti corruption wing of CBI will be one Independent body. |
Punishment for corruption will be minimum 6 months and maximum up-to 7 years. | The punishment should be minimum 5 years and maximum up-to life imprisonment. |
Lokpal will not be a monopoly for particular area | |
What is the Importance of this Anna Hazare’s Hunger Strike….. !!!!!!!!!
1. Who is Anna Hazare?An ex-army man. Fought 1965 Indo-Pak War
2. What's so special about him?
He built a village Ralegaon Siddhi in Ahamad Nagar district, Maharashtra
3. So what?
This village is a self-sustained model village. Energy is produced in the village itself from solar power, biofuel and wind mills.
In 1975, it used to be a poverty clad village. Now it is one of the richest village in
4. Ok,...?
This guy, Anna Hazare was awarded Padma Bhushan and is a known figure for his social activities.
5. Really, what is he fighting for?
He is supporting a cause, the amendment of a law to curb corruption in
6. How that can be possible?
He is advocating for a Bil, The Lok Pal Bill (The Citizen Ombudsman Bill), that will form an autonomous authority who will make politicians (ministers), beurocrats (IAS/IPS) accountable for their deeds.
8. It's an entirely new thing right..?
In 1972, the bill was proposed by then Law minister Mr. Shanti Bhushan. Since then it has been neglected by the politicians and some are trying to change the bill to suit thier theft (corruption).
7. Oh.. He is going on a hunger strike for that whole thing of passing a Bill ! How can that be possible in such a short span of time?
The first thing he is asking for is: the government should come forward and announce that the bill is going to be passed.
Next, they make a joint committee to DRAFT the LOK PAL BILL. 50% goverment participation and 50% public participation. Because you cant trust the government entirely for making such a bill which does not suit them.
8. Fine, What will happen when this bill is passed?
A LokPal will be appointed at the centre. He will have an autonomous charge, say like the Election Commission of
9. Is he alone? Whoelse is there in the fight with Anna Hazare?
Baba Ramdev, Ex. IPS Kiran Bedi, Social Activist Swami Agnivesh, RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal and many more.
Prominent personalities like Aamir Khan are supporting his cause.
10. Ok, got it. What can I do?
At least we can spread the message. How?
Putting status message, links, video, changing profile pics.
At least we can support Anna Hazare and the cause for uprooting corruption from
At least we can hope that his Hunger Strike does not go in vain.
At least we can pray for his good health.
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