Govt not showing concern for Anna’s health: Bedi

As Anna Hazare’s fast entered sixth day today,his Team accused the government of not showing any concern for the health of the 73-year-old Gandhian and demanded “pro-active steps” to pass Jan Lokpal Bill in Parliament within the time “stipulated” by him.

“Anna has not eaten for six days but no one (in the government) looks concerned. MPs and the government should take pro-active steps to pass the Jan Lokpal bill in the stipulated time,” Hazare’s close associate Kiran Bedi said.

Hazare had on Friday raised the political stakes by giving a deadline to the government to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill by August 30 failing which he would continue his fast “till my last breath”.

The government and Team Anna yesterday spoke of the need for a dialogue on the Lokpal issue despite continuing rhetoric on both sides.