“Despite being the Leader of Opposition, why you had not made efforts to pressurise the government to bring the bill, which is stuck for past one year just for discussion,” Hazare said, adding he said that he had asked the government thrice but it had refused to bring it.
“When the government was not bringing the bill then why didn't you raised the voice within and outside the Parliament. It shows that your party is equally responsible for not bringing the bill, just like the Congress,” he said, adding he came to know that the bill would be brought for discussion on Friday “only this afternoon”.
Hazare requested Samajwadi Party not to disrupt Parliament proceedings and ensure smooth passage of the Lokpal Bill.
“I would request the Samajwadi Party leaders not to oppose the bill, as it is in favour of common people. Opposing the Bill would not serve their purpose,” said Hazare. Earlier in the day, SP made it clear that it will oppose the Lokpal Bill in the Rajya Sabha while JD(U) and NCP supported its early passage.
(With PTI inputs)
