Day 8: War over FDI, lokpal bill continues

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The deadlock in Parliament is likely to continue for the 8th day today, With the ruling UPA in a double bind. With the Opposition virtually rejecting its offer of allowing a one-line adjournment motion on the cabinet decision to allow FDI in the retail sector.On the other hand, the Government is also facing strong dissent on the Lokpal bill. With both the BJP and the Left strongly opposing the Congress on keeping out the Prime Minister from the ambit of the Lokpal.