Social activist Anna Hazare ended his fast this morning on the 12th day after Parliament unanimously agreed in principle with his three demands to deal with corruption. The 74-year-old Hazare accepted a glass of tender coconut water mixed with honey from two little girls at the Ramlila Ground to end his fast that began on 16th of August. Addressing the gathering Hazare said that he has just defererd his agitation but the fight will continue. Outlining his future agenda, he emphasized reforms in election and education systems and working for the betterment of farmers and labourers. He also sought decentralisation of power, saying the real power should rest with gram sabhas.He called upon the people to protect environment and reasonable use of natural resources for the sake of better furure of next generation. He thanked all for this victory. After his brief address,the social activist has been taken to a private Hospital at Gurgaon for medical check up and he is likely to remain there for a couple of days .Earlier, one of his close aides Arvind Kejriwal thanked Parliamentarians and leaders of political parties for their support to the demands made by team Anna. Various political parties welcomed the ending of fast of Anna Hazare. Congress today said it is a “win-win situation” for all stakeholders. Talking to media persons in New Delhi, the Union Law Minister and Senior Congress Leader Salman Khurshid said that the government wants a better system in the country to protect the interest of common man. He congratulated Mr Hazare for his totally peaceful and successful agitation.BJP spokesman Shahnawaz Hussaidn said that they will fully support for setting up a strong and effective Lok Pal.JD(U) spokesman Shivanand Tiwary has said that party is committed for the eradication of corruption and for a strong Lok Pal.
News On AIR | August 28, 2011 2:04 PM
Anna Hazare ends his fast