What people think of the people's bill

AnswersSamir Alam 27 Tardeo1 It is an anticorruption bill aimed at accountability and transparency from the government It should be independent from outside influences2 Not in the form that is being proposed presently None of the panelists have been democratically elected and their judgment may not coincide with that of the public3 If the bill elects members through the representative democratic process everyone should be brought under its ambit even the PM and judiciary No one is above the law Madhvi Gajwani 30 Lokhandwala1 The bill should be passes soon as it was drafted to eradicate corruption from the country2 It may not eradicate it completely but even a slight decline in corruption levels would help3 Of course All human beings can make mistakes and deserve punishment for themu00a0Mary Stevens 34 Ghatkopar1 It is the public view regarding problems faced in BMC procedures and how they should be reported 2 That is questionable If the problems are concentrated upon corruption can be somewhat curtailed 3 Yes they should come into the picture Pratik Bagaria 25 Wadala1 This bill was drafted to monitor the smooth running of our country the main issue being curtailment of corruption2 I dont think the bill would really succeed There is too much corruption in this country3 The PM should surely be under the bill but Im not so sure about the judiciary Pradeep Parkar 28 Mira Road1 I know nothing about the Lokpal bill 2 Corruption could be stopped 3 The PM and Judiciary should come under Lokpal Hansel Fernandes 28 Mahim1 It is something that will help curb corruption in the country 2 Yes certainly 3 Yes they should The bill is applicable to every Indian and the they definitely fall under that categoryu00a0 Vinod Bhatt 29 Bhayender1 Lokpal is a bill for the people by the people to remove corruption It still awaits approval from the government 2 Corruption cannot be fully curtailed but they can bring a change 3 Yes they should Sarvesh Arora 31 Andheri1u00a0 It is a bill which is going to be based in the Lokpal assembly to bring about changes in prices make legal amendments system changes and changes in the petrol and chemical industry 2 Corruption cannot be stopped Loopholes arise through political games Its an ongoing process 3 PM and Judiciary should be brought under Lokpal Country would benefit Amit Kumar 25 Virar1 Its a bill to stop corruption 2 If government employees are paid well corruption will be removed as the government officials will not feel the need to take bribes 3 Yes everyone Nitin Bodalkhande 26 AndheriI have just returned from New Zealand and so am not aware of Lokpal Bill I know it is about corruption Vignesh R Shankar 25 Napean Sea road1 This is the bill that will change Indias future by removing corruptionu00a0 2 Yes it will definitely help 3 It should be imposed on all citizens regardless of what their designations are Mitesh Shah 27 Ghatkopar 1 Im not sure but I think it is a bill that will help curtail crime 2 Yes to an extent but only if the bill is converted into an actu00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 3 That is a dicey question to answer They are people who should have the authority To take decisions Jyoti Jadhav 31 Lalbaug1 I have no idea about Lokpal 2 I dont think it will stop corruption Every person whether big or small is corrupt 3 They should be questioned and answers will surely come Binta Shah 25 Grant Road1 It is an anticorruption initiative undertaken by Anna Hazare2 Yes to a certain extent corruption can be curtailed 3 Yes they should Rakesh Jain 34 Dahisar1 It is an anticorruption law 2 Maybe 3 Everyone should be brought under its ambit Soma Maitra 32 Chembur1 It has been drafted to curb corruption2 It will help immensely3 Yes their actions should also be examined Tashu Sareen 26 Malad1 The Lokpal bill gives a right to the common man to questions the activities and policies of the government 2 Yesu00a0 People will be made aware of their rights With the right candidates and awareness the effect will be seen in the next elections 3 It should be applicable to them Michael Fernandes 35 Ghatkopar1 It is all about removing corruption from our country 2u00a0 It will bring down corruption by at 10 per cent3 Yes they should Reema Govil 29 Bandra1 It is a bill which when passed will help fight corruption Anna Hazare propounded it 2 The fact that it is taking so long to pass this bill shows that there are some people involved in its drafting who are corrupt themselves 3 Yes they should Harish Chourey 32 Kalyan1 The bill was proposed to dilute corruption and better the country2 Yes it will be effective surely 3 Yes they should Prasad Sawant 31 Currey Road1 The Lokpal is a committee with the duty to stop corruption which is even rampant among higher officials2 There are disagreements between the government and Anna Hazare If everyone supports it and things go smoothly corruption will definitely be curtailed 3 Yes they should Malvika Nair 26 Bhandup1 I dont know much about the Lokpal bill 2 I dont think corruption can be stopped 3 Yes theyre the worst of all Nayan Kambli Mira Road 1 It is something that the government should take seriously But they sit with their hands folded as passing the bill will mean that they cannot earn black money2 Yes somewhat 3 Every citizen of India should be brought under the purview of the bill Akshay Jain 26 Dadar1 Lokpal is a fight against corruption It was introduced in the early years and is now being made into law 2 Im not sure There is too much politics involved 3 Every politician should be brought under its scope Amruta Kamble 25 Vashi1 It is a stand against corruption The idea is good but it will not get implemented 2 It will take a long time to happen 3 Yes of course Abhijeet G 29 Chembur1 It is a fight against corruption that Anna Hazare has initiated Its a good cause 2 I dont think so Even those in the Lokpal committee may not be free of the tendency towards corruption 3 Yes Tanuj Khandelwal 25 Mulund1It is an initiative to enable the public to have a major role in the politics of the country and grant them a say in judicial decisions 2 It will stop corruption but only after a long and laborious process 3 It doesnt make a difference if the PM is brought under Lokpal scrutiny as our PM plays no role in the governments activities But the Judiciary should be questioned Sanjay Inamdar 25 Kandivli1 It is a committee looking to reduce corruption 2 I am not very aware of the policies of this initiative and so cant say3 Yes they should u00a0Sahaar Rafiq 25 Churchgate1 It is an anticorruption bill Anna Hazare is fighting for it Final decisions will be taken during the monsoon sessions of the parliament 2 No it wont curtail corruption Corruption will cease as long as there are corrupt people in the institution 3 Yes the bill should not play favourites Pallavi Shah 35 Nariman Point1 I dont have any idea whatsoever about the u00a0LokpalIn the run up to the much awaited presentation of the Lokpal bill before the cabinet MID DAY decided to ask three questions to Mumbaikars from across the city between ages 25 and 35 While some came up with admirably eloquent and wellinformed answers others appeared cluelessQuestionsQ 1 What is the LokpalQ 2 Do you feel Lokpal can curb corruptionQ 3 Should the Prime Minister and the Judiciary be brought under the purview of the Lokpal