Ralegan Siddhi, Sept 11: Stating that the Government Lokpal draft bill was fraudulent, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare today said his agitation would continue till legislation was in place as per the Jan Lokpal Bill draft prepared by the civil society.
“The government Lokpal draft was fraudulent. Corruption would increase if legislation is passed on the basis of Government's draft,” Hazare told reporters here after the two-day meeting of his Core Committee members.
We will also see which member of the Standing Committee opposes the Jan Lokpal Bill, . Hazare said adding that houses of such members would be gheraoed.
“People should stage a sit-in in front of their houses and chant ‘Raghupati Raghav Rajaram',” he said, adding he would campaign against MPs opposing the Jan Lokpal Bill in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
“I will tour constituencies where these MPs will seek re-election and urge people not to vote for them,” Hazare said.
Stating that the second battle for independence has begun, Hazare said ,”eventually, victory will be ours.”
“It is not Anna Hazare, but God who was behind the success of the anti-corruption agitation,” he observed and urged his supporters not to let the torch of this anti-corruption agitation be doused till the country is rid of corruption.
Hazare also announced that he will undertake a countrywide tour next month after his health improves.
Talking about his fast at the Ramlila Maidan, he said, “There were five to six people in the UPA government who considered themselves Prime Minister. During my 12-day fast, there was nobody to take decisions.” PTI
