While efforts are on to ensure passage of the Lokpal in Rajya Sabha, there is a feeling in the government that it may fall through because it may not not get the required numbers."We can get the bill passed if the BSP and SP support it. But what can we do when everyone has turned against us," a minister said on condition of anonymity.Another minister efforts were on to persuade ally Trinamool Congress to support the bill.Trinamool Congress, which has 6 MPs in the House, has declared that it will stick to its decision to move amendments to the bill demanding removal of the provisions relating to constitution of Lok Ayuktas.

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