New Delhi: Congress today hailed party Vice-President Rahul Gandhi's “key role” in the passage of the historic Lokpal Bill, which was cleared by Parliament today, while asserting that it was committed to bringing in an anti-corruption code in the country.
“Rahul played a key role in the passage of the Lokpal Bill. There is a message in Rahul's sentiments... that Congress gives utmost priority to people's aspirations. “Rahul has also said that corruption cannot be fought alone by the Lokpal and there is a need for a comprehensive anti-corruption code, whose foundation was laid by the RTI Act... Six more bills (pending in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha)... Congress is committed to their passage so that corruption can be fought decisively,” party spokesperson Raj Babbar told reporters here.
As to whether the winter session of Parliament may be extended or a special session called to pass the said bills, Babbar said that it could “happen if there is a consensus between the ruling alliance and the Opposition and if the Chairs (of the two houses) agree to it”.
