@ISIDEWITHQuestionsDomestic Policy11yrs ago

Do you support the Jan Lokpal bill which would create an independent organization to investigate corruption of government employees?

The Jan Lokpal Bill, also referred to as the Citizen's Ombudsman Bill, is an anti-corruption bill drafted and drawn up by civil society activists in India seeking the appointment of a Jan Lokpal, an independent body to investigate corruption cases. The Jan Lokpal Bill aims to effectively deter corruption, compensate citizen grievances, and protect whistle-blowers. The prefix Jan (translation: citizens) signifies that these improvements include inputs provided by "ordinary citizens" through an activist-driven, non-governmental public consultation.

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7%
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93%
Yes
2%
No
3%
No, the current version of the bill is a naïve approach which does little to prevent corruption
2%
No, empower existing laws and agencies to combat corruption

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 @8W88D5Fanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but the bill must be strengthened to give the Lokpal similar powers and independence as the Judiciary

 @8QX9BGDanswered…4yrs4Y

We should have peons on the inside of these ministers to curb corruption

 @8QKCBP2answered…4yrs4Y

But I don't think that will be useful

 @8QCVXDFanswered…4yrs4Y

Corruption is a very complex issue. What if that organization goes corrupt?

 @8PXDFDVanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes it should be prevented from becoming corrupt itself

 @8PXCLK5answered…4yrs4Y

Yes but they should be prevented from becoming corrupt

 @8PV444Janswered…4yrs4Y

Only if it is necessary

 @9CQW3Q8answered…2yrs2Y

There is no independent organisation in a democracy

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