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Day 9: Breakthrough in sight?

Today is the seventh day of Anna Hazare's fast, but the 74-year-old shows no sign of debility as he continues to build pressure on the Government, rejecting the request for four months to pass the Lok Pal Bill in Parliament, insisting that it be done by August 30.

  • As Anna Hazare's hunger strike approaches the early hours of its tenth day, he said that there was nothing wrong with his health and expressed his gratitude for the support.
    As Anna Hazare's hunger strike approaches the early hours of its tenth day, he said that there was nothing wrong with his health and expressed his gratitude for the support.
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  • Post talks with the Government, earlier this evening, Kiran Bedi said, "We are back to square one which is the drafting stage. They have given no commitment to Anna."<br> She further added, "As regards his breaking the fast they said its upto us how we get it done."
    Post talks with the Government, earlier this evening, Kiran Bedi said, "We are back to square one which is the drafting stage. They have given no commitment to Anna."
    She further added, "As regards his breaking the fast they said its upto us how we get it done."
  • Even as Day 9 of Anna Hazare's battle against corruption comes to a close, the 74 year old refuses to end his fast. <br> The team of doctors say all reports normal, after conducting a regular check on Anna's vitals at 8:00 pm.
    Even as Day 9 of Anna Hazare's battle against corruption comes to a close, the 74 year old refuses to end his fast.
    The team of doctors say all reports normal, after conducting a regular check on Anna's vitals at 8:00 pm.
  • Dr Naresh Trehan, who heads the team of doctors monitoring Anna's health said his blood pressure and heart rate were stable. The medical team will re-examine Anna later tonight.
    Dr Naresh Trehan, who heads the team of doctors monitoring Anna's health said his blood pressure and heart rate were stable. The medical team will re-examine Anna later tonight.
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  • On the ninth day of his hunger strike against graft, Anna Hazare appears on stage at the Ramlila Ground.
    On the ninth day of his hunger strike against graft, Anna Hazare appears on stage at the Ramlila Ground.
  • Anna said: "There is an atmosphere of sacrifice in the country. I have lost only six kilos. There's nothing to worry about. You are keeping me strong."
    Anna said: "There is an atmosphere of sacrifice in the country. I have lost only six kilos. There's nothing to worry about. You are keeping me strong."
  • Yoga guru Baba Ramdev also met Anna Hazare at Ramlila Ground today (August 24).
    Yoga guru Baba Ramdev also met Anna Hazare at Ramlila Ground today (August 24).
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  • Actor Raghubir Yadav, who was last seen in hit film <i>Peepli Live</i> came to meet Anna Hazare and sang <i>Mehengai dayan khaye jaat hai</i> from the film, which was a satire on the society. And some would say a film within a film moment. Peepli Live meets Peepli Live, with scenes at the Ramlila Ground reminiscent of the groundbreaking film.
    Actor Raghubir Yadav, who was last seen in hit film Peepli Live came to meet Anna Hazare and sang Mehengai dayan khaye jaat hai from the film, which was a satire on the society. And some would say a film within a film moment. Peepli Live meets Peepli Live, with scenes at the Ramlila Ground reminiscent of the groundbreaking film.
  • BJP leader Varun Gandhi arrives at Ramlila Maidan to show support for Gandhian activist Anna Hazare.
    BJP leader Varun Gandhi arrives at Ramlila Maidan to show support for Gandhian activist Anna Hazare.
  • Anna Hazare takes to the stage on the ninth day of his fast.
    Anna Hazare takes to the stage on the ninth day of his fast.
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  • Anna on stage.
    Anna on stage.
  • After discussions that lasted late into the night, a breakthough between the government and Team Anna may finally be in sight.
    After discussions that lasted late into the night, a breakthough between the government and Team Anna may finally be in sight.
  • Young Vihaans, one of the youngest supporters of Anna, at Ramlila Ground (This image sent by Ashwani)
    Young Vihaans, one of the youngest supporters of Anna, at Ramlila Ground (This image sent by Ashwani)
  • Another young Anna Hazare supporter at the Ramlila Ground. Ahead, images from Day 8 at Ramlila Ground.
    Another young Anna Hazare supporter at the Ramlila Ground. Ahead, images from Day 8 at Ramlila Ground.
  • It's eight days since Anna Hazare started his hunger strike against corruption. As concerns grow about his health and wellbeing, the 74-year-old social activist appeared on stage today (August 23) and addressed his followers.
    It's eight days since Anna Hazare started his hunger strike against corruption. As concerns grow about his health and wellbeing, the 74-year-old social activist appeared on stage today (August 23) and addressed his followers.
  • Anna was seen today without his trademark Gandhi <i>topi</i> or cap.
    Anna was seen today without his trademark Gandhi topi or cap.
  • Doctors say Anna Hazare is frail but not in critical condition.
    Doctors say Anna Hazare is frail but not in critical condition.
  • The government is scrambling for discussions on the stand-off with Team Anna, with both sides showing some signs of flexibility.
    The government is scrambling for discussions on the stand-off with Team Anna, with both sides showing some signs of flexibility.
  • Meanwhile, Anna's supporters continue their vigil at the Ramlila Ground, braving muggy weather and bouts of heavy rain.
    Meanwhile, Anna's supporters continue their vigil at the Ramlila Ground, braving muggy weather and bouts of heavy rain.
  • A supporter of Anna Hazare stands in the rain at Ramlila Ground.
    A supporter of Anna Hazare stands in the rain at Ramlila Ground.
  • Supporters of Anna at Ramlila Ground.
    Supporters of Anna at Ramlila Ground.
  • Anna Hazare speaks to Kiran Bedi, core member of his team.
    Anna Hazare speaks to Kiran Bedi, core member of his team.
  • Anna Hazare today said he had lost 5.5 kilos after fasting for 8 days. ?But I am fine,? he said
    Anna Hazare today said he had lost 5.5 kilos after fasting for 8 days. “But I am fine,” he said
  • Supporters of Anna Hazare wave the Tricolour at the Ramlila Ground.
    Supporters of Anna Hazare wave the Tricolour at the Ramlila Ground.
  • Supporters of Anna Hazare wave Indian flags and shout slogans at Ramlila Ground.
    Supporters of Anna Hazare wave Indian flags and shout slogans at Ramlila Ground.
  • Supporters of Anna Hazare wave the Tricolour at Ramlila Ground.
    Supporters of Anna Hazare wave the Tricolour at Ramlila Ground.
  • A team of doctors examining Anna on August 22, which was the seventh day of his fast.
    A team of doctors examining Anna on August 22, which was the seventh day of his fast.
  • Supporters of Anna Hazare raise slogans at Ramlila Ground.
    Supporters of Anna Hazare raise slogans at Ramlila Ground.
  • One and all are rallying for Anna Hazare.
    One and all are rallying for Anna Hazare.
  • Supporters of Anna Hazare raise slogans at Ramlila Ground.
    Supporters of Anna Hazare raise slogans at Ramlila Ground.
  • Sri Sri Ravi Shankar joins Anna Hazare at Ramlila Maidan once again today (August 22).
    Sri Sri Ravi Shankar joins Anna Hazare at Ramlila Maidan once again today (August 22).
  • Anna at Ramlila Ground.
    Anna at Ramlila Ground.
  • Day 4 at the Ramlila Maidan
  • A team of doctors watch over Anna Hazare.
    A team of doctors watch over Anna Hazare.
  • Large numbers of supporters are seen at the Ramlila Ground.
    Large numbers of supporters are seen at the Ramlila Ground.
  • The weekend and Monday morning (August 22) saw many more people come out in overt support of Anna's campaign.
    The weekend and Monday morning (August 22) saw many more people come out in overt support of Anna's campaign.
  • Day 3 of Anna's crusade against corruption begins with a quick team meet. Anna's close aides including Kiran Bedi were a part of the meeting.
    Day 3 of Anna's crusade against corruption begins with a quick team meet. Anna's close aides including Kiran Bedi were a part of the meeting.
  • Thousands of Anna supporters at the Ramlila Ground on Sunday night.
    Thousands of Anna supporters at the Ramlila Ground on Sunday night.
  • Crowds throng Ramlila Ground.
    Crowds throng Ramlila Ground.
  • A supporter of Anna Hazare takes to the mic and commences the proceeding of Day 3 of Anna's fast at Ramlila Ground.
    A supporter of Anna Hazare takes to the mic and commences the proceeding of Day 3 of Anna's fast at Ramlila Ground.
  • Anna Hazare had said yesterday too that he would let others do the talking as he is weak due to the fasting and would conserve energy.
    Anna Hazare had said yesterday too that he would let others do the talking as he is weak due to the fasting and would conserve energy.
  • Anna's supporters enthuse fellow supporters with some patriotic numbers.
    Anna's supporters enthuse fellow supporters with some patriotic numbers.
  • Anna Hazare acknowledges public support, while some of his supporters play music.
    Anna Hazare acknowledges public support, while some of his supporters play music.
  • Anna Hazare being examined by the doctors. The activist is in his sixth day of fast, third at the venue.
    Anna Hazare being examined by the doctors. The activist is in his sixth day of fast, third at the venue.
  • Team Anna has upped the ante, setting August 30 as the deadline to pass its version of the Lokpal Bill. <br><br> Despite six days into his fast, the Gandhian is steadfast on his demands from the government.
    Team Anna has upped the ante, setting August 30 as the deadline to pass its version of the Lokpal Bill.

    Despite six days into his fast, the Gandhian is steadfast on his demands from the government.
  • Anna Hazare is standing firm and the government, slowly but surely is beginning to buckle under the rising pressure.<br><br> As Gandhian Anna Hazare's fast entered sixth day today, the social activist and his team said that they have not closed the doors of dialogue with the government but so far, no proposal has come to them for talks.
    Anna Hazare is standing firm and the government, slowly but surely is beginning to buckle under the rising pressure.

    As Gandhian Anna Hazare's fast entered sixth day today, the social activist and his team said that they have not closed the doors of dialogue with the government but so far, no proposal has come to them for talks.
  • "We have not closed the door of dialogue. We have kept it open. Only through dialogue the issues can be resolved," Mr Hazare said while addressing his supporters today.
    "We have not closed the door of dialogue. We have kept it open. Only through dialogue the issues can be resolved," Mr Hazare said while addressing his supporters today.
  • According to the police, over 28,000 strong crowd is present at Ramlila Maidan in support of the Gandhian leader.
    According to the police, over 28,000 strong crowd is present at Ramlila Maidan in support of the Gandhian leader.
  • The social activist and his team said that they have not closed the doors of dialogue with the government but so far, no proposal has come to them for talks.
    The social activist and his team said that they have not closed the doors of dialogue with the government but so far, no proposal has come to them for talks.
  • Anna Hazare acknowledges public support on day 3 of his fast at Ramlila Ground.
    Anna Hazare acknowledges public support on day 3 of his fast at Ramlila Ground.
  • Anna Hazare's supporters show their support for the leader by turning out in big numbers in the capital.
    Anna Hazare's supporters show their support for the leader by turning out in big numbers in the capital.
  • Anna Hazare with former Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde.
    Anna Hazare with former Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde.
  • Both Hazare and his key aide, Arvind Kejriwal have asked their supporters to hold dharnas in front of houses of MPs in their constituencies and demand written commitments in support of the Jan Lokpal Bill.
    Both Hazare and his key aide, Arvind Kejriwal have asked their supporters to hold dharnas in front of houses of MPs in their constituencies and demand written commitments in support of the Jan Lokpal Bill.
  • Scores of Anna's supporters have thronged to the Ramlila Maidan. <br><br> The citizens of Delhi are taking part in a protest march from the India Gate to Ramlila Ground, which it is scheduled to start at 5pm.
    Scores of Anna's supporters have thronged to the Ramlila Maidan.

    The citizens of Delhi are taking part in a protest march from the India Gate to Ramlila Ground, which it is scheduled to start at 5pm.
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