There were no signs of a let up between Anna Hazare and the government on Wednesday afternoon with the social activist reiterating that he would not come out of his self-imposed stay in Tihar Jail unless allowed to fast without conditions.
After a meeting with Hazare inside jail, close associate Prashant Bhushan said the government and the police were discussing with them options of a fast venue -- JP Park or Ramlila Maidan -- where he could launch his fight for a strong Lokpal Bill.
Bhushan said if conditions were imposed, Hazare would continue his fast inside the jail.
Even if it was Ramlila Maidan, their fast would not bow to any conditions set by the government, Hazare's other aide Manoj Sisodia said.
The government is not ready to allow a fast for more than five days while Team Anna's relentless demand is permission for a month.
The Gandhian, who continues his fast inside the jail – though he was released last night – appealed to his followers to assemble at India Gate at 4 pm, from where a rally would be taken out towards Jantar Mantar in support of his Jan Lokpal Bill.
Hazare's aide Prashant Bhushan “invited” all to join the anti-corruption leader's movement and the team at India Gate.
Hazare also sent out word to his supporters from inside jail, asking them to be calm and to maintain peace.
Till afternoon, while debates raged between the government and the Opposition in Parliament, it was obvious a compromise formula was far from sight, the sticking point now being the length of the fast.
Link Resource : http://www.indianexpress.com/news/anna-steadfast-on-demands-announces-india-gate-march/833091/
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