Budget session: BJP to move motion for discussion on Lokpal

New Delhi, Mar 12: The main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, Mar 12 said that they will move motion for suspension of Question Hour in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, Mar 13 for discussion on Lokpal Bill, said reports.

Arun Jaitely, the leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha said that "BJP wants suspension of Question Hour in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday as party wants discussion on Lokpal Bill."

The Lokpal bill, which could not be passed in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter session of the parliament last year due to the minority issue.

The Rajya Sabha had witnessed a mid-night drama on last day of winter session after the government said on expiry of the extended time period of the Winter session that there was no time left for voting and passage of the Lokpal Bill.

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