Ramdev’s three-day symbolic fast against blackmoney to end today

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi,August 11th, Saturday: Baba Ramdev’s symbolic three-day fast at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi comes to an end on Saturday. However, on Friday Ramdev claimed that he would not leave his agitation until the government responded to his demands.

Thousands of people have been camping at the Ramlila Maidan for the last two days and more crowds are expected on Saturday.

On the second day of his fast, the yoga guru on Friday had said that he will not leave the protest venue without a "big decision" from government on steps to bring back blackmoney and enactment of a strong Lokpal bill.

"Government has to declare its agenda on blackmoney, tackling corruption and system change. Our motive is not to tarnish, overthrow or insult anybody," he said.

He had also said that he will wait till Saturday and then declare the next phase of agitation.

On Lokpal, he said even if 100 per cent consensus is not possible, the government should come out with a strong Lokpal on which 99 per cent of the people are happy with.

He also claimed that terrorism and Naxalism in the country can be tackled if the government controls the flow of blackmoney and the rising inflation.

"The government has the list of people who have stashed away black money in foreign shores. We don’t want the names of those people, but at least disclose the amount at least. What is the harm in it? Why is the government reluctant?" he asked.

Courtesy :CNN IBN