The RTI Amendment Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on July 22 amid stiff protests from the Opposition and transparency activists.
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Will Scrap Electoral Bonds, Strengthen RTI: Congress Manifesto Puts Major Emphasis on Transparency
To make governance more transparent and accountable, Congress promised to provide report card on manifesto promises annually.
India: Government Continues to Suppress Citizens’ Right to Information Ahead of Election
Besides denying information, the BJP government has also proposed amendments to the RTI law to control salaries and tenures of information commissioners.