Shanti & Prashant: The proposed Lokpal Bill of Delhi government is a “Jokepal” NOVEMBER 28, 2015 | EDIT The proposed Lokpal Bill of Delhi government is a “Jokepal”; a cruel joke with the people One of the reasons of formation of the Aam Aadmi Party was to realize a long standing dream of an independent Lokpal, which would curb corruption and weed out corrupt elements out of the system. The dream seemed to be inching close when the Aam Aadmi Party achieved a resounding mandate in Delhi assembly but over nine months passed without any substantial progress on the promise. Under pressure due to unjustified delay, the Delhi cabinet has now passed a Delhi Janlokpal Bill, 2015 to be presented in the assembly. The proposed Delhi Janlokpal Bill, 2015 is a cheating with the people of Delhi and the Lokpal movement. Following are the reasons: Appointment of the Lokpal: i) The section 3(1)a of the Delhi Janlokpal Bill, 2015 says that the selection committ...