BJP leader L K Advani has said that his party supports a strong Lokpal Bill. Addressing a rally at Ramlila Ground in New Delhi after the conclusion of his Jan Chetna Yatra, he alleged that government has failed to curb inflation. He said the government should explain the measures taken by it to bring back black money stashed abroad.
Addressing the gathering, BJP President Nitin Gadkari alleged that the government has lost its credibility. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj blamed the UPA policies for the present economic situation of the country. Leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley also addressed the meeting, which marked the culmination of Jan Chetna Yatra of L K Advani.
Speaking in Bangalore, Senior Congress Leader and union minister Veerappa Moily said Advani's Yatra was a part of his political ambition to become the Prime Minister. He said that government is committed to end corruption and BJP is only sensationalizing the issue to gain political mileage.
Congress on Sunday dubbed BJP leader L K Advani's yatra as a mere lip service and an attempt to remain afloat in his party. Reacting to Advani's remarks at the conclusion of his yatra against corruption Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said this is nothing but grand preaching without a millimetre of practice.
Mr Singhvi cited dual tax avoidance agreement, RTI, bill on judicial accountability and the proposed public procurement policy are some of the government's measures to tackle corruption.