Anna ends fast, says real fight has just begun

Hours after the government buckled to his demands on the Lokpal Bill, Gandhian Anna Hazare on Saturday ended his fast-till-death agitation by offering water to some women who fasted along with him.

Talking to his supporters, Anna said: "Our fight against corruption does not end here. We will continue the fight."

"This is a victory of people. There is still a long way to go. The real fight begins now," he added.

"I have broken the fast because the government has conceded to our demands. I thank all those who stood for anti-corruption and we are all one for our contry."

"Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Raj Guru had woken the English government and took away its sleep. Through your support, you have woken up the present government from its slumber."

"The people's movement has enhanced India's prestige. The youth has awakened. That is a good sign. If youth decide they can turn the politics of the country," Anna said.

The central government had on Friday night blinked in the war of attrition with Hazare by agreeing to issue a formal order to set up a 10-member joint committee for drafting a strong Lokpal Bill.

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

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