Pawar sees nothing wrong in politicians joining Hazare’s Lokpal debate

December 12, 2011 01:31 pm | Updated November 17, 2021 12:05 am IST - New Delhi

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday said that it was nothing wrong with politicians sharing the dais with Anna Hazare and discussing the Lokpal issue. File photo: R.V. Moorthy

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday said that it was nothing wrong with politicians sharing the dais with Anna Hazare and discussing the Lokpal issue. File photo: R.V. Moorthy

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday saw nothing wrong with politicians sharing the dais with Anna Hazare and discussing the Lokpal issue and said it is “good” that all parties emphasised the supremacy of Parliament which cannot be overlooked.

“A debate can take place at any place. It could be done at a seminar or in an open ground. It is good that all political parties at Jantar Mantar emphasised the importance of Parliament. We cannot overlook Parliament,” Pawar said.

He was asked whether it was right for political parties to participate in the debate at Jantar Mantar on Sunday when Parliament is already seized of the matter.

He was speaking to reporters after a function at his residence here where he was greeted by his supporters on his 71st birthday.

His remarks came a day after several non-Congress parties including the BJP and the Left parties shared stage with Hazare at Jantar Mantar where he held a day-long fast to protest against the report of the Parliamentary Committee on the Lokpal bill.

Asked about his views on the Jan Lokpal Bill being advocated by Mr. Hazare, he merely said that everyone has the right to give his views and if someone gives a good suggestion, then it is welcome. “But Parliament is the place for final discussions and decision”.

At the Jantar Mantar on Sunday, several political parties flayed the government and the Parliamentary Standing Committee for preparing a weak Lokpal draft. Some of them also appealed to Anna and his team to be flexible in their approach towards the bill.

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