Indian Parliament Passes Landmark Anti-Corruption Reform Bill

In a major legislative move, the Indian Parliament has passed the long-awaited Anti-Corruption Reform Bill aimed at strengthening accountability across government offices and public service systems. The bill introduces stricter punishment for bribery, mandates time-bound resolution of public complaints, and requires all government departments to maintain updated digital records accessible to citizens. Lawmakers noted that the bill is designed to modernize India’s transparency framework through stronger oversight bodies, simplified whistleblower protection mechanisms, and enhanced digital monitoring tools. Supporters claim the legislation will significantly reduce misuse of authority and improve trust in public institutions, while critics argue that proper implementation will be the real challenge. The government, however, assured that the reforms will be rolled out in phases with a national audit to ensure compliance across states.