NEW DELHI: Thousands of people marched Sunday through various cities in India to protest against government corruption and the demand for effective law against corruption, reported the Hindustan Times.
Waving placards reading "Corruption: Enough is enough" and "ordinary people are raped in government offices," the protesters gathered in demonstrations in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and other cities.
The demonstrations, which coincided with the anniversary of the death of Mahatma Gandhi, was part of the "India against Corruption" social movement that requires the approval of the bill Lokpal. The legislation aims to create an independent anti-corruption agency, authorized, transparent and accountable.
"The Lokpal bill prepared by the public is so effective that will eradicate corruption in the next two or three years. The political parties should support the passage of this bill Lokpal as suggested by the government is just a masterpiece" said the eminent lawyer Shanti Bhushan, whereas in the demonstration in New Delhi.
The government wants to Lokpal an advisory body only recommended the government to prosecute the corrupt ministers.
Public anger has grown throughout India following a series of high profile scandals, including the sale at reduced prices of mobile phone licenses and allegations of corruption relating to the Commonwealth Games 2010.
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