New Delhi, April 08: Wilting under a sustained anti- corruption campaign, government tonight blinked in the war of attrition with Anna Hazare by agreeing to issue a formal order to set up a 10-member joint committee for drafting a strong Lokpal Bill and the Gandhian will end his fast tomorrow.
The announcement of an agreement came from both sides after four days of Hazare’s fast-unto-death that evoked a nationwide support cutting across the society.
“Government has accepted all our demands and I will end my fast tomorrow at 10:30 A.M. This is a victory for the entire nation,” Hazare said.
Union Minister Kapil Sibal, who led the government team of negotiators, welcomed Hazare’s announcement and thanked him for it. The order will be issued tomorrow morning at around 10 AM after which Hazare will end his fast.