Ralegan-Siddhi (Maharashtra): Ana Hazare's village Ralegan Siddhi was thrilled with the news that Lok Sabha has passed the Lokpal Bill.
As soon as the news flashed on TV screens, there were screams of joy and merriment in the gathering and a frail Hazare gathered strength to stand up on the dias.
"Jai Hind, Vande Mataram, Bharat Mata ki Jai," he cheered on the microphone, acknowledging the greetings and happiness of the people gathered there.
Many people broke into nationalist and devotional songs as Hazare continued his indefinite hunger strike to press for the Lokpal bill.