Pale Lokpal

Such high is the level of corruptions in our country a very stringent and all-encompassing anti-corruption legilations are necessary to effectively take on this hydraheaded demon.Overwhelming popular response to Anna Hazare's clarion call to fight corruptions is an indication that whole nation is seething with pent-up rage against malpractices that have taken dreadful proportions.But unfortunately, Anna has to face stiff opposition while drafting Lokpal Bill from different corners, particularly from the central govt.An attempt is apparently being made to make the Bill weak and less effective to have its purpose defeated to a wider extent.Hazare along with his associates and representative of the govt have locked horns over many issues. A demand is being made by govt to exclude Prime Minister,the judiciary,officers below the level of joint secretary and MPs' parliamentary coducts like cash for questions or cash for votes etc. from the jurisdiction of Lokpal Bill.Merging of anti corruption bodies like CVC, CBI, Vigilance wings with Lokpal office is also being objected to.If these demands are conceded to and objections sustained by Lokpal Bill drafting committee, the Bill would be a toothless entity.However, if attempt to dilute the Bill continues and govt representatives stick to their demands, Anna might have no alternative other than going back to public again, perhaps with fast unto death.However, we do hope good sense would dawn on those pledging objections as mentioned above and cease to play spoil sports. They'd allow the draft Bill to be passed without hitch.