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Anna appreciates Rahuls fight against corruption, Congress expresses gratitude

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): After Anna Hazare wrote a letter to Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi thanking him for his commitment to get the Lokpal Bill passed, Congress leader Ajay Maken expresses gratitude for the same on behalf of the party. He said that Gandhi has been firm against corruption and the congress party had p[assed many bills against corruption. Maken also said that Gandhi replied back to Hazare saying the government was committed to the Bill and promised that that the bill will be passed. Rahul has been in constant touch with Parliamentary Affairs Minister and other ministers who are introducing the Lokpal bill in the Rajya Sabha. Dec 17, 2013
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Cabinet approved Anti Communal Violence Bill: Shinde

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): The Cabinet has cleared the Anti Communal Violence Bill and is likely to be tabled in the current session of the Parliament. Titled 'Communal Violence (Prevention and Control) Act, 2013', has been opposed by several states and the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sees it as an attempt to infringe on the constitutional rights of a state. However, Janata Dal-United JD (U) backed the bill, calling it in favour of humanity. Dec 17, 2013
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BJP shows commitment to pass Lokpal Bill

Chennai/ New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday stated that the Lokpal bill is not between two individuals and is now a matter of the parliament, adding that the party is committed towards passing the bill. Addressing mediapersons in Chennai, party spokesperson Nirmala Sitharaman said that the party will see what amendments has central government made in the bill. Meanwhile, talking about government formation in Delhi, Sitharaman also added that chief of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Arvind Kejriwal, should focus on core issues. Dec 16, 2013
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Congress clears stand on 18 issues raised by AAP

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): The Congress on Monday sent a detailed response to Aam Aadmi Party, saying 16 of its 18 demands were related to administration which the AAP can deal with after it forms the government in Delhi. The Congress further stated that the remaining two demands - Jan Lokpal bill and full statehood for Delhi - were outside the purview of the Delhi government. The Congress, which won eight seats in the Delhi assembly elections, had offered unconditional support to the AAP to form the government in Delhi. But the AAP handed over a list of 18 demands to the Congress before it would consider the offer. Dec 16, 2013
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Politicos on war of words between Team Anna-AAP over Lokpal Bill

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): As the war of words began between the AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal's disagreement over the amended Lokpal Bill and Anna Hazare who is satisfied with the same, politicos said that the main agenda was bringing the bill, which is done. CPI leader D Raja said that the party wants an effective Lokpal Bill and that the issue has been discussed since long time. Further, Congress leader Satyavrat Chaturvedi said that the bill is introduced as demanded but if any political party wants to play politics on the same, nothing can be done. Dec 16, 2013
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Telangana Bill presented amid uproar in Andhra Pradesh Assembly

Hyderabad, Dec 16 (ANI): The draft Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Bill-2013, aimed at creating a new Telangana state, was presented in the state Assembly on Monday amid ruckus between pro and anti-Telangana members bitterly divided over the bifurcation of the state. Dec 16, 2013
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Kiran Bedi slams Kejriwal over disapproval on Lokpal, says he is misguiding public

Ralegan-Siddhi, Dec 15 (ANI): After AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal said that Anna Hazare is misguided about the amended Lokpal Bill, former IPS officer Kiran Bedi slammed him and said that Kejriwal is misguiding the people. Bedi said that there are people around Anna who have done proper research on the bill and that these people are well educated and not illiterate and that there is no chance of any mis-conception in Anna's mind. She also said that Kejriwal's issue is with the Parliament and not Anna and so he should stop commenting on Hazare. Dec 15, 2013
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Satisfied with amended Lokpal, wont end hunger strike till it gets passed: Anna Hazare Part - 2

Ralegan Siddhi, Dec 15 (ANI): Entering sixth day of his hunger strike, Social Activist Anna Hazare said that he is satisfied with the amended Lokpal Bill and also paid gratitude to the ruling government for the same. He also said that he won’t end the hunger strike unless the bill gets passed by both the houses of the Parliament. He also stressed on the importance of the bill getting passed in the ongoing session of the Parliament. Talking about AAP Convener Arving Kejriwal’s disapproval on the proposed bill, Hazare said that if he is not satisfied, he should struggle and bring the changes he desire to bring. Dec 15, 2013
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Satisfied with amended Lokpal, wont end hunger strike till it gets passed: Anna Hazare Part - 1

Ralegan Siddhi, Dec 15 (ANI): Entering sixth day of his hunger strike, Social Activist Anna Hazare said that he is satisfied with the amended Lokpal Bill and also paid gratitude to the ruling government for the same. He also said that he won’t end the hunger strike unless the bill gets passed by both the houses of the Parliament. He also stressed on the importance of the bill getting passed in the ongoing session of the Parliament. Talking about AAP Convener Arving Kejriwal’s disapproval on the proposed bill, Hazare said that if he is not satisfied, he should struggle and bring the changes he desire to bring. Dec 15, 2013