December 26, 2011 2:23 PM

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It is for Parliament to decide final shape of Lokpal Bill: Pranab

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said it is for Parliament to decide what should be the final shape of the Lokpal Bill.

Speaking to reporters in Kolkata, Mr. Mukherjee said it is the job of Parliament to legislate. He said the government had several rounds of discussion with Anna Hazare and his team.

Anna Hazare is set to hold his three-day fast at the MMRDA Ground in Mumbai for a strong Lokpal Bill from tomorrow.

Team Anna had yesterday shot off an open letter to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and MPs seeking enactment of real and best possible anti-corruption law which should also provide for an independent investigative wing for the ombudsman.

Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Rajiv Shukla echoed Mr. Mukherjee's sentiments.

He said Team Anna should wait for the final outcome of Parliament on the Lokpal issue.

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