Anna Hazare thanks RS for passing Lokpal bill

The celebrations began even as the Upper House readied for a vote on the much-talked about bill, with Hazare waving the national flag as his supporters broke into a jig to the tune of popular Hindi film song ‘Dil Diya Hai Jaan Bhi Denge, E Vatan Tere Liye'.

“On behalf of the people of country, I pray for passage of the bill, so that our country gets a good anti-corruption law,” he said.

Commenting on the developments, including the correspondence between Hazare and Congress and BJP leaders, Bedi said, “Congress, BJP and other parties are recognising the moral authority which Anna exercises in the country today.”