Make stand clear on Lokpal Bill: Nitish asks Govt

New Delhi: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday questioned the Centre`s decision of sending two drafts of Lokpal Bill for consideration and demanded that the government be clear before seeking states` views on the proposed legislation. Indicating his willingness to set up a Lokayukta in Bihar, Kumar also said he will discuss the matter […]

New Delhi: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday questioned the Centre`s decision of sending two drafts of Lokpal Bill for consideration and demanded that the government be clear before seeking states` views on the proposed legislation.

Indicating his willingness to set up a Lokayukta in Bihar, Kumar also said he will discuss the matter within JD(U) and ally BJP and invite the Anna Hazare team to Patna on the issue.