'I am not saying that there will be no discussion but it looks less likely today because of other businesses, including private members' bill,' Parliamentary Affairs Minister PK Bansal said.
Government today said a discussion on Jan Lokpal Bill as demanded by Anna Hazare may not be possible in Lok Sabha during the day but added nothing can be ruled out.
"I am afraid as of now there does not seem to be any likelihood of it (Jan Lokpal Bill) being taken up today because no notice has been given by any member nor does the revised list of business carries the item for discussion," Parliamentary Affairs Minister PK Bansal told reporters here.
"I am not saying that there will be no discussion but it looks less likely today because of other businesses, including private members' bill," he said.
There are rules and procedures to be followed and some member has to give notice for discussion. It can be given from our side, by a Congress member, he said.
Asked whether this meant that there will be no discussion, he said "no, I am not saying that. There will be a discussion but it has to be decided when and how to do it."
On Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's assurances yesterday on a discussion in the House and the situation in view of the deteriorating health of Hazare, he said, he would also like the Gandhian to call off his fast.
Asked whether he rules out the possibility of the disccusuion today, Bansal said he was not ruling out such a possibility because it can be worked out and if a decision is taken, media will get to know.
"I hope Anna's health does not deteriorate further and he breaks his fast. The prime minister appealed emotionally to him yesterday that the nation is with you. What more can Parliament do," he said as the Gandhian's fast for a strong Lokpal entered the 11th day.
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