Anna sets three conditions to end fast

Social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday set three conditions for government to end his ten-day long fast.

Speaking in front of a cheering crowd, Anna informed, “I have sent a message to the Prime Minister. I have asked him to start the discussions on our version of Jan Lokpal bill immediately in Parliament.”

Anna sets three conditions to end fast
The social activist further added, “I have also set three conditions for the government and if they agree, I might think about ending my fast.”

The three conditions that Anna set for the government include bringing lower bureaucracy within the ambit of the Lokpal. That would mean all government officials of the country from the block level to secretariat are covered. All officials found corrupt should be jailed and their properties attached.

Anna sets three conditions to end fast
Second, Anna demanded that Lokayukta be created in every state. The Lokayukta should have powers equal to that of Lokpal and should be an independent authority, as per the Gandhian’s demand.

The third and final condition is that there must be citizen’s charter. There should be a deadline for government officials to perform any task, failing which they must be fined.

Anna informed that he has written a letter in this regard to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and sent it through Vilasrao Deshmukh who had come to meet him in Ramlila Maidan.