Anna to begin indefinite fast for Jan Lokpal Bill today

December 10, 2013 10:01

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare would start another indefinite fast from Tuesday at his native village Ralegan Siddi in Maharashtra to press for Jan Lokpal Bill.

The Jan Lokpal Bill, also referred to as the Citizen's Ombudsman Bill, is an anti-corruption legislation drafted by civil society activists, seeking appointment of an independent panel to investigate cases of corruption.

Anna yesterday addressed a press conference and asked the Government to bring the Jan Lokpal Bill in the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.

The social activist accused the Congress of betraying him and the people and said the government has repeatedly said that it will bring Ombudsman Bill, but never done so.

Anna further said that time has come for the UPA government to deliver on its promise or quit.

The social activist, who had shot into national limelight with his fasts in Delhi over the issue, has chosen Yadav baba temple in his native village this time.

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