Lokpal draft would increase corruption: Anna Hazare

Stating that the Government Lokpal draft bill was fraudulent, Anna Hazare today said his agitation would continue till a legislation was in place as per the Janlokpal bill draft prepared by the civil society.

"The government Lokpal draft was fraudulent. Corruption would increase if a 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 Janlokpal bill, Hazare said adding 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 Janlokpal 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 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 douse 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 to consider themselves as Prime Minister. During my 12-day fast, there was nobody to take decision. Sonia Gandhi had gone abroad. The Government's condition had become weird,".