Lok Sabha passes contentious Lokpal bill

New Delhi : The government on Tuesday night moved a step forward to create an all-powerful anti-graft ombudsman after the Lok Sabha passed a contentious Lokpal bill following a day-long stormy debate over the legislation.

The Lok Sabha also passed a bill giving constitutional status to the Lokpal.

The bills now need a nod from the Rajya Sabha before these are enacted as a law.