New Delhi, July 25: Parliament had passed a bill to amend the 1988 anti-graft law by seeking to punish bribe givers for the first time along with the bribe takers. Moving the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill for passage in the Lower House, as its aim was to enhance transparency and accountability of the government and also to make the provisions under the law stringent.
Replying to the debate before the bill was passed by a voice vote, Jitender Singh said through this measure, it is also being ensured that honest officers are not harassed. Not only taking bribe, but giving bribe would also be a crime.
Corruption can be tackled to some extent if money is not involved in polls right from the panchayat to Parliament.
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