Wednesday, August 31, 2011

పటిష్టమైన లోక్ పాల్ రావడం తథ్యం., రాజకీయ ప్రక్షాళన మరింత కీలకం: జేపీ

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

“ముస్లిం, హిందువులకు జేపీ శుభాకాంక్షలు” plus 1 more

“ముస్లిం, హిందువులకు జేపీ శుభాకాంక్షలు” plus 1 more

ముస్లిం, హిందువులకు జేపీ శుభాకాంక్షలు

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 06:28 AM PDT

Dr. JP greets Muslims and Hindus

Posted: 30 Aug 2011 04:58 AM PDT

Conveying his greetings to Muslim and Hindu brethren on the eve of Ramzan and Vinayaka Chaturthi, Lok Satta Party President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan said that the festivals should remind them of their common culture, traditions and history.

India is the only nation in the world known for its fusion of diverse cultures over millennia Dr. JP said and recalled in a media statement that Hinduism and Islam have co-existed peacefully since the advent of Islam in India in the eighth century. Their composite culture, shared language, lifestyle and even fusion of religious thought testify to the versatility and syncretism of India.

Against the backdrop of the momentous happenings in the country in the last few weeks, all of us should move forward with confidence and hope to build a great future for our children even as we celebrate the festivals.

"While we all have our own conception of god and religion, we are human, with common history, and more important, a common fate binding all of us. Our love of families and our dreams for our children; our hopes for a better India and our anger against corruption and humiliation; and our sense of joy and beauty and courage and compassion – all these unite us much more than our diversities divide us. Let us rejoice in the good tidings, and celebrate our composite culture and common civilization" said Dr.JP.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

“ఏకాభిప్రాయంతో బలమైన లోక్ పాల్ చట్టం తెండి - స్థాయీ సంఘానికి, పార్లమెంటు సభ్యులకు లోక్ సత్తా విజ్ఞప్తి” plus 1 more

“ఏకాభిప్రాయంతో బలమైన లోక్ పాల్ చట్టం తెండి - స్థాయీ సంఘానికి, పార్లమెంటు సభ్యులకు లోక్ సత్తా విజ్ఞప్తి” plus 1 more

ఏకాభిప్రాయంతో బలమైన లోక్ పాల్ చట్టం తెండి - స్థాయీ సంఘానికి, పార్లమెంటు సభ్యులకు లోక్ సత్తా విజ్ఞప్తి

Posted: 28 Aug 2011 03:46 AM PDT

Lok Satta feels vindicated on Demand for Lokayuktas

Posted: 28 Aug 2011 03:45 AM PDT

Lok Satta Party Working President D. V. V. S. Varma has expressed his happiness over Members of Parliament cutting across party lines supporting the Lok Satta plea for constitution of Lokayuktas in States along with the Lokpal, and a National Judicial Commission to deal with higher judiciary, excluding it from the Lokpal purview.

In a media statement issued here today, Mr. Varma pointed out that the Lok Satta has been fighting for the creation of an effective, strong, and independent Lokpal. It conducted two round table conferences in New Delhi and Hyderabad on the Lokpal Bill, brought about a consensus on most provisions, and communicated them to all political leaders in the form of amendments to the Union Government's Bill.

Congratulating all those who fought along with the Lok Satta for the creation of strong anti-corruption mechanisms, Mr. Varma hoped the Parliamentary Standing Committee and Parliament would give shape to a Lokpal, Lokayukta Bill that reflects public opinion.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

“చరిత్ర సృష్టించాం, కానీ ఇంకా ఎన్నో సవాళ్లను అధిగమించాలి: జేపీ” plus 1 more

“చరిత్ర సృష్టించాం, కానీ ఇంకా ఎన్నో సవాళ్లను అధిగమించాలి: జేపీ” plus 1 more

చరిత్ర సృష్టించాం, కానీ ఇంకా ఎన్నో సవాళ్లను అధిగమించాలి: జేపీ

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 08:20 AM PDT

We have made history but miles to go: Dr. JP

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 07:37 AM PDT

Lok Satta Party President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan described August 27 as a great day in the history of our Republic. "Parliament displayed the majesty of the functioning of democracy and members, exemplary unity of purpose and leadership. The quality of debate over the Lokpal and Anna Hazare's fast is a matter of pride for all Indias, irrespective of their political beliefs."

Dr. JP said that despite baffling diversity and many failings of our political system, the parliamentarians exhibited true nobility of politics.

"The two cardinal gifts of our Constitution are liberty and the vote through which we govern ourselves. If the elected, Government and Parliament become too strong and undermine liberty, it leads to tyranny. If people's liberty undermines Parliament, it leads to anarchy. It is a challenge for leaders and people to traverse a middle path, integrating liberty with constitutionalism. "

Dr. JP said Anna Hazare has done yeoman service to the country by bringing the fight against corruption to the center-stage of our political process. Even more important, he has brought large sections of the middle class and youth into the political process.

"Now we have the important task of channeling this energy for long-term political engagement. We have many tasks on hand. We have to end corruption. We have to decentralize Government and empower people. We have to establish the rule of law which treats every one alike. We have to strengthen agriculture and save the farmer. We have to transform the nature of politics and make the best and brightest electable.

"We are all one. There are no distinctions of parties or civil society, Parliament or people. Let us all rejoice and get on with the many tasks on hand. Let us all work with redoubled vigor to complete the unfinished agenda."

Friday, August 26, 2011

“Crucial Points of Lok Satta amendments to Lokpal Bill” plus 3 more

“Crucial Points of Lok Satta amendments to Lokpal Bill” plus 3 more

Crucial Points of Lok Satta amendments to Lokpal Bill

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 05:09 AM PDT


Courtesy: Post Noon

Local boy JP echoes in Parliament

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 05:07 AM PDT



Courtesy: Post Noon

పార్లమెంటు 'లోక్ పాల్ మరియు లోకాయుక్తల చట్టం' తేవాలి -లోక్ పాల్ బిల్లు, 2011కు జేపీ సూచించిన సవరణలు

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 04:45 AM PDT

Dr. JP envisages PM under Lokpal Subject to certain conditions

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 04:44 AM PDT

The amendments to the Union Government's Lokpal Bill suggested by Lok Satta Party President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan envisage Lokpal's jurisdiction over the Prime Minister subject to certain caveats and creation of strong Lokayuktas in States as part of the Lokpal Bill.

(Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh told the Lok Sabha on August 25, 2011 that the Parliamentary Standing Committee would consider all the suggestions that emanated from civil society activists and Dr. JP, besides the Government's Lokpal Bill.)

"The Lokpal may enquire into allegations against a serving Prime Minister, if two-thirds of its members make a reference on the basis of material before them to a Parliamentary Committee comprising the Vice President, Speaker and the Leader of Opposition of the Lok Sabha; and if such a committee sanctions an enquiry into the conduct of the Prime Minister. Then the Lokpal will proceed to enquire into the allegations against the Prime Minister. In such a case, the second safeguard should be that no allegation against the Prime Minister on a matter relating to the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States and public order shall be entertained by the Lokpal or the Parliamentary Committee."

According to Dr. JP's amendments, the Lokpal will have jurisdiction over all Ministers, MPs, all officials above a certain rank and all Group A officers, all Chief Ministers, and all NGOs above a certain threshold. Chief Ministers should be under the Lokpal. (If the Lokpal law does not include Chief Ministers, they should be under Lokayukta jurisdiction, according to the amendment.)

The amendment says that lower officials shall be covered by the CVC, which will be part of the Lokpal as ex-officio members, but will have separate existence and functions under the CVC Act.

The amendment says that judges of higher judiciary shall not to be under Lokpal jurisdiction. A National Judicial Commission headed by the Vice President, and with Prime Minister, Speaker, Law Minister, Leaders of Opposition in both Houses, and Chief Justice (Chief Minister and Chief Justice of the concerned High Court in case of High Court judges) should be constituted for judicial appointments and oversight; and the Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill should be enacted into law. Both together will address issues relating to higher judiciary. The Subordinate Judiciary, under the control of the High Court, should remain so.

Dr. JP says that the 9-member Lokpal selection committee as proposed in the Bill is reasonable with one modification: The jurist and eminent citizen should be nominated by the rest of the seven members – not the Union Government.

The amendments suggest that the CVC (Chairman + 2 members) should be ex-officio members of the Lokpal, and appointed in the same manner as the Lokpal. The CVC will perform all functions as envisaged under law, except that the allegations against Group A officers and above will be referred to the Lokpal.

Once the CVC is integrated with the Lokpal, but functions under both the Lokpal Act and the CVC Act, that body will exercise superintendence and guidance of the CBI. The CBI should be divided into two agencies – the normal crime investigation wing, and the anti-corruption wing. The anti-corruption CBI will be accountable only to the CVC and not to the Government

Dr. JP suggests that a chapter be incorporated in the Lokpal Bill dealing with Lokayuktas and Local Ombudsmen, and the law should be called The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2011. With the ratification of the UN Convention against Corruption, Parliament, under Article 253 of the Constitution, has the power to make laws for the entire territory of India even on State subjects in matters relating to corruption. This power should be exercised.

The State ACBs should be brought under the superintendence and guidance of Lokayuktas. The Lokayukta will supervise vigilance machinery in the State.

A separate Grievance Redressal Authority should be created at the national level and in each State as recommended by the Second Administrative Reforms Commission.

Dr. JP suggests that Prevention of Corruption Act & other laws be amended to enlarge the definition of corruption, increase the quantum of punishment in cases of collusive bribery, provide for confiscation of properties of corrupt public servants, and give prosecution powers to the CVC and Lokayuktas.

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas should have powers to appoint all prosecutors and supervise them in all matters relating to all anti-corruption cases, and not merely those investigated by them.

The Lokpal Bill should provide for dismissal, removal or reduction in the rank of officials on the basis of the enquiry of the Lokpal/Lokayukta. Further enquiry should not be made a requirement once the Lokpal/Lokayukta concludes after enquiry that the conduct of a public servant deserves major punishment.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

“ఓటమి భయంతోనే మున్సిపల్ ఎన్నికల వాయిదా - న్యాయపోరాటం చేస్తాం: లోక్ సత్తా” plus 3 more

“ఓటమి భయంతోనే మున్సిపల్ ఎన్నికల వాయిదా - న్యాయపోరాటం చేస్తాం: లోక్ సత్తా” plus 3 more

ఓటమి భయంతోనే మున్సిపల్ ఎన్నికల వాయిదా - న్యాయపోరాటం చేస్తాం: లోక్ సత్తా

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 04:21 AM PDT

అవినీతిపై పోరాడాల్సిన విధానాలపై 25న సీనియర్ ఐఏఎస్ అధికారులనుద్దేశించి జేపీ ప్రసంగం

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 04:20 AM PDT

Lok Satta to fight postponement of municipal elections

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 04:17 AM PDT

The Lok Satta Party will wage a legal battle against deferment of elections to local bodies, said party leaders Katari Srinivasa Rao and P.Bhaskara Rao today.

The Lok Satta leaders were commenting on Government plans to postpone municipal elections for the third time.

In a media statement, they pointed out that barring a few exceptions, officials are today running municipalities, zilla parishads and mandal parishads, instead of elected people's representatives. This is contrary to the letter and spirit of the 73rd and 74th amendments to the Constitution. Even the Supreme Court in a 2002 verdict had faulted special officers' rule in zilla and mandal parshads.

Fearing a rout, the Government trotted out technical excuses to defer local body elections, said the Lok Satta leaders.

Dr. JP to address IAS officials on ways to fight corruption

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 04:16 AM PDT

Lok Satta Party President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan will be addressing top civil servants in the country on 'Corruption in public services – the way forward' at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussorie, Uttarakhand, on August 25.

The national academy is the apex training institution for senior members of the Civil Services in India.

The academy has invited Dr. JP to address mid-career IAS officers with 15-16 years of experience to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to take on higher responsibilities.

In its invitation, the academy referred to Dr. JP's vast experience and expertise in fighting corruption and requested him to address the senior civil servants on what needs to be done to eliminate/reduce corruption in higher Government echelons.

Monday, August 22, 2011

“కులనిర్మూలనకు జేపీ 6 సూత్రాల ప్రణాళిక” plus 1 more

“కులనిర్మూలనకు జేపీ 6 సూత్రాల ప్రణాళిక” plus 1 more

కులనిర్మూలనకు జేపీ 6 సూత్రాల ప్రణాళిక

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 06:03 AM PDT

Dr.JP’s six-point agenda to root out casteism

Posted: 22 Aug 2011 06:06 AM PDT

Lok Satta Party President Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan today spelt out a six-point agenda to eradicate the scourge of casteism in India.

Taking part in the 156th birth anniversary celebrations of social and educational reformer Narayan Guru, organized by Sarvajana Satta, Dr. JP said the first prerequisite is quality education to every child irrespective of its accident of its birth in a certain caste or religion. Unfortunately no political leader from the Prime Minister downwards since the dawn of Independence has talked of this.

Secondly, we have to promote the dignity of labor and impart job-oriented skills. We have been merely producing unemployable graduates. Caste barriers will crumble if people are enabled to earn Rs.500 to Rs.1000 a day with skill enhancement.

Thirdly, the Government has to help raise agricultural incomes. In the last two generations, people belonging to Dalit and backward castes have become the real land tillers with upper caste people migrating to urban areas in search of greener pastures.

Fourthly, considering that the private sector and not the public sector is the generator of employment, the Government should promote equal employment opportunities to the deprived sections by providing training and ensuring there is no discrimination.

Fifthly, the society must promote clean and corruption-free politics. Society can witness transformation only if it ensures election of representatives based on their personal credibility and agenda.

Sixthly, proportional system of representation in place of the present first-past-the-post system will ensure justice to all sections in society.

Mrs. Satyabai Sivadas of Narayana Guru educational group, Mr. Kaki Madhava Rao, former Chief Secretary, AP Government, Prof. Vinod Kumar of PG College of Law, Osmania University, Mr. J. B. Raju, President, Dalit Sena and Mr. Syed Khurshid Ahmed, Chairman, Medak Engineering College recalled that Narayana Guru transformed society in his lifetime.
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