9: 00 pm: Manmohan Singh to discuss Hazare issue with top ministers
With veteran social activist Anna Hazare's fast for a strong Lokpal Bill entering its seventh day today, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is scheduled to meet his top ministers to find a way out to end the deadlock. Full story
8: 00 pm: Protests outside Sibal, Mukherjee, Dikshit's houses
Supporters of social activist Anna Hazare Monday staged a sit-in protest outside residences of union ministers Kapil Sibal and Pranab Mukherjee and Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.
As Hazare asked supporters to stage protests in front of their MPs' homes, the supporters swarmed outside the three leaders' houses. More
7: 30 pm: Ready to talk to Rahul, PMO or Chavan: Anna
Anna Hazare said Monday that he would negotiate with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) or Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan. IBN Lokmat Marathi news channel quoted him as saying that he would not negotiate with any other mediator, including Home Minister P. Chidambaram or HRD Minister Kapil Sibal. Here is the full story
7: 00 pm: 'We have to keep our unity intact', says Kejriwal to Anna's supporters
Stating that corrupt people are sweating with fear, civil society activist Arvind Kejriwal on Monday urged supporters of anti corruption crusader Anna Hazare to remain united, as there are reports of anti social forces hampering the movement.
Addressing supporters at the Ramlila Ground here, Kejriwal said: "Many people have got scared looking at the density of the crowd. Corrupt people are sweating with fear and today we have got information that some anti-social elements would try to spark some violence in some parts of the country."
"Some miscreants would creep in the demonstrations. I request all of you to be aware of your surroundings. We have to keep our unity intact," he added. More
6: 30 pm: Hazare-government mediator Bhayyuji Maharaj was once a model
He was once a model for a popular suiting brand and is now a self-styled spiritual guru. Meet Bhayyuji Maharaj, 43, who is trying to mediate between Team Anna and the union government in the stand-off over a strong Lokpal Bill.
One of the youngest spiritual gurus in India, Bhayyuji Maharaj - alias Udaysingh Deshmukh - runs a trust called Shri Sadguru Datta Dharmik and Parmarthik Trust in Indore. The trust was established in 1996 with the aim to 'inculcate the spirit of liveliness in each human being and to make him a perfect citizen with social vision. And to inculcate the spirit of nationhood, among others'. Full story
6: 00 pm: Ramlila ground has turned into a carnival against corruption
Bananas and water sachets are for the asking, flung from mini trucks. Young men paint Indian flags on the cheeks for Rs.10. Also on sale are 'I Am Anna' caps, T-shirts, caps and varying sizes of Indian flags.
Even as thousands sit on the ground hearing speeches delivered from the giant stage where Anna Hazare is fasting, demanding a strong Lokpal Bill, there is plenty of action all over the ground. More
5: 35 pm: 'We have to keep our unity intact', says Kejriwal to Anna's supporters
Stating that corrupt people are sweating with fear, civil society activist Arvind Kejriwal urged supporters of anti corruption crusader Anna Hazare to remain united, as there are reports of anti social forces hampering the movement.
Addressing supporters at the Ramlila Ground here, Kejriwal said: "Many people have got scared looking at the density of the crowd. Corrupt people are sweating with fear and today we have got information that some anti-social elements would try to spark some violence in some parts of the country."
"Some miscreants would creep in the demonstrations. I request all of you to be aware of your surroundings. We have to keep our unity intact," he added. Read more
5: 00 pm: Hazare supporters protest outside Mukherjee's house
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare's supporters protested outside Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's residence in New Delhi. The protesters were later detained and taken away by the police.
On Sunday, Hazare's supporters staged a protest outside Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's official 7 Race Course Road residence, and urged him to push for the passing of an effective Lokpal Bill. More
4: 30 pm: Lokpal row: Khurshid for dialogue between Govt, civil society
With Anna Hazare's fast demanding a strong Lokpal entered the seventh day today, Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid has said that there should be a dialogue between the government and civil society representatives to find out a solution that is mutually acceptable by all sections.
"There should be dialogue between the two sides (government and civil society). A solution that is mutually acceptable by all sections must be found to this row," Khurshid said. Full story
4: 00 pm: IIT-Kharagpur students back Anna at convocation
Hours before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur, locals and students staged a protest at the main gate of the institute to express solidarity with the fasting Anna Hazare. Read more
3: 40 pm: Anna must detach from political power working behind him: Ahmed Bukhari
Emphasising that corruption cannot be removed only by making laws, the Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari said social activist Anna Hazare must detach himself from the political power working behind him.
"Anna Hazare must detach from the political power working behind him. He praised Narendra Modi sometimes back who is accused of massacre in Gujarat," Bukhari told mediapersons.
Bukhari further asked if the 74-year-old social activist is secular, then why has he not included any Muslims in his group. More
2: 30 pm: Hazare's is the most secular movement: Shekhar Kapur
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur feels that 'Anna Movement' is the most secular movement in the history of independent India.
'Anna Hazare is the most secular movement in the history of independent India. Attempts 2 brand it otherwise r provoked by personal interests,' Kapur posted on micro-blogging site Twitter. More
1: 45 pm: Government open to debate on Lokpal: PM
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the government was open to a debate on the Lokpal Bill but this alone cannot solve the problem of corruption and there is a need to revamp existing government procedures.
Addressing a gathering at the Indian Institute of Management-Kolkata, Manmohan Singh said that Lokpal Bill had the power to check corruption but could not solve the problem. More
1: 15 pm: NRIs hold rally for Anna in LA
Carrying Indian flags, posters and banners with anti-corruption messages, several hundred non-resident Indians (NRIs) in Los Angeles held a rally to express solidarity with Anna Hazare's movement in their homeland.
According to one of the organisers, Bhairavi Doshi, who is from Mumbai and has been settled there for nearly two decades, the rally was held Sunday. More
12: 45 pm: Indians use drums, skates and rituals to support Hazare
Indians carried out unique demonstrations across the country in support of veteran social activist Anna Hazare's crusade against corruption.
While there have been supporters copying the hairstyle of Hazare, others have been more typical by donning Gandhian caps reading 'I am Anna'
One of the many unique demonstrations came through when several drum players and percussionists gathered in Pune to play resounding beats for the government of India to wake up it from deep "slumber". More
12: 30 pm: Ansar Burney announces Anna Hazare-style anti-corruption campaign in Pakistan
Pakistani human rights and civil rights activist Ansar Burney has announced plans to kick off a massive Anna Hazare-style anti-corruption campaign in Pakistan after Eid.
According to The Nation, Burney said that at present Pakistan is facing a dire and painful period in its history, with rampant and continuously growing corruption. More
12: 15 pm: Movement reignited by Hazare a new page in Indian history: Sri Sri
Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar has said the movement reignited by social activist Anna Hazare is a new page in Indian history.
Ravishankar, who met Hazare at the Ramlila ground on Sunday, said: "It is definite that truth will become victorious. Sikh guru Guru Govind Singh said that saints and soldiers were required to save India, and today, in order to save the country, a soldier is sitting like a saint here." More
12: 00 pm: Can politicians drum up mass support like Hazare?
How many politicians can muster the mass support Anna Hazare is getting across India? MPs differ on the issue, but admit it is his emergence as a symbol of India's war on graft that has led to the nationwide solidarity marches.
The widespread backing for Hazare after his arrest on Aug 16 prompted BJP leader Arun Jaitley to comment that the street protests were of a scale that political parties may find hard to match.
CPI-M's Basudeb Acharya said it was Hazare's non-political background and simple lifestyle that have helped him generate so much popular support. Read more here
11: 45 am: What Anna does when he's not on stage
Well before he appears on the stage every morning at the Ramlila Ground, Anna Hazare locks himself in a 10x10 feet makeshift room backstage and writes in meditative silence for over two hours. It is an activity he's particular about.
Though the activist abstains from his routine yoga during fasts, writing is one thing he never compromises on, says Suresh Pathare, a Hazare confidante who is from his Ralegan-Siddhi village in Maharashtra. More
11: 30 am: Govt open to reasoned debate on Bill: PM
Prime minister Manmohan Singh today said corruption is the most important issue to be handled and that it creates trust deficit. He added that the govt will come up with systematic ways to tackle corruption. More here
11: 15 am: Government faces political, public backlash over Hazare's anti-graft stir
With Anna Hazare's anti-graft stir gaining steam across the country, political leaders and the 'common man' united to step up pressure on the central government to resolve the simmering row over the formulation of a strong Lokpal Bill.
Expressing concern at the health of 74-year-old Hazare, Janata Dal (United) chief Sharad Yadav, urged the government to open its doors for talks with the civil society, to break the ongoing impasse. Full story
11: 00 am: Anna inspires sale of Vivekananda's books
The man who is galvanising an entire nation against graft was himself inspired by a Hindu monk who preached the message of Indian spirituality to the world. Books on Swami Vivekanada are flying off the shelves in Himachal Pradesh after Anna Hazare repeatedly referred to the philosopher-saint as the guiding light of his life. More
10: 30 am: Hooliganism charges false
Arvind Kejriwal said there were no concrete proposals from the government yet. He also said charges of hooliganism were false and that such talks were the doings of people with vested interest.
10: 00 am: Anna fast undemocratic: Somnath
Speaking to CNN IBN, former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee says Anna Hazare's fast is undemocratic. He also pointed out that should the "people's movement" succeed in toppling the government, there is no guarantee that the new government will pass his Jan Lok Pal bill. Chatterjee added that the prime minister is an honest person but everyone is trying to show him as dishonest.
9: 00 am: Anna loses five kg as fast enters seventh day
Anna Hazare had lost five kg of weight as he entered his seventh day of fast, says Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal said. On Sunday, Anna addressed the huge crowd gathered at the Ramlila Maidan and said he will not give up his fast until the government agrees to pass the Jan Lok Pal bill.
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