New Delhi, Aug 26(ANI): Union Science and Technology Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh today said that veteran social activist Anna Hazare was firm on his demand for a strong Jan Lokpal Bill and refused to break his fast.
In the wake of Hazare's deteriorating health, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh had earlier in the day held a meeting with Deshmukh and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.
After attending that meeting, Deshmukh went to meet Hazare at Ramlila ground, the venue for Hazare's indefinite strike.
While returning from the venue, Deshmukh told reporters that Hazare stuck to his words and said that he would break his fast only if the government discusses his tough anti-corruption proposals in the Parliament.
"Whatever he (Anna Hazare) said in the public yesterday, and whatever he has told me, he is sticking to that. He has not withdrawn or taken any step," he said.
Hazare has been on fast for a strong Jan Lokpal Bill since August 16, the day he was arrested and taken to Tihar Jail.
He was released the same day, but he refused to leave Tihar Jail. He shifted to Ramlila Ground here on August 19 where he has been continuing with his fast.
Hazare had earlier written a letter to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh assuring him that he would end his fast if a resolution is passed to debate the Jan Lokpal Bill in Parliament. (ANI)
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