In 1963, the term Lokpal was first coined by Jurist & MP LM Singhvi. In 1968, the 1st Jan Lokpal Bill was proposed by Shanti Bhushan and since then it was sidelined for one reason or the other. This year, after 46 years, Lokpal Bill is passed and the generational fight is reflected in the fact that Shanti Bhushan’s son, Prshanth Bhushan is part of Anna’s team that fought for it. Similarly, Telangana State is waiting for a nod since 1955 when Fazal Ali recommended a Telangana State and it has been 58 years since then, the aspiration was suppressed and sidelined by all kinds of powerful political forces. This year, as we are heading towards the next general elections, ...

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