Bringing the office of Prime Minister under the ambit of Lokpal would “not be advisable”, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, said today.
Dr Singh, who had earlier stated that he was not against the office of the Prime Minister being brought under the Lokpal's purview, told reporters that the Government has taken the decision after “taking all factors into account“.
“Well, our Government has taken a view taking all factors into account. It would not be advisable to bring the Prime Minister within the purview of the Lokpal, except when he demits office,” Dr Singh said on the eve of Parliament's Monsoon Session.