A new-look Team Anna mounted a scathing attack on the UPA government on Monday and sought immediate dissolution of Parliament, saying the two pillars of democracy were not acting in the manner enshrined in the Constitution.
Heralding formation of a new movement against corruption, Anna Hazare and former Army chief General VK Singh targeted the ‘unconstitutional’ UPA government over decisions like FDI in multi-brand retail.
Addressing a joint press conference here this evening, Singh said the government had taken the controversial decision on FDI despite being in minority.
‘As per the Constitution, India is a welfare state in which a democratically elected government is duty bound to protect and improve the lives of the people. However, the current system has completely ignored the directive principles enshrined in the constitution and has surrendered to market forces,’ Singh said.
‘Parliament should be dissolved and fresh elections held,’ he said, reading from a prepared statement. Hazare endorsed Singh and said they had jointly prepared the statement.
Heralding formation of a new movement against corruption, Anna Hazare and former Army chief General VK Singh targeted the ‘unconstitutional’ UPA government over decisions like FDI in multi-brand retail.
Addressing a joint press conference here this evening, Singh said the government had taken the controversial decision on FDI despite being in minority.
‘As per the Constitution, India is a welfare state in which a democratically elected government is duty bound to protect and improve the lives of the people. However, the current system has completely ignored the directive principles enshrined in the constitution and has surrendered to market forces,’ Singh said.
‘Parliament should be dissolved and fresh elections held,’ he said, reading from a prepared statement. Hazare endorsed Singh and said they had jointly prepared the statement.