First Pics: Anna breaks fast

Social-activist Anna Hazare has finally broken his fast. Anna was given sugar water by a five-year-old girl from the Sunder Nagar Dalit Basti, the daughter of volunteer from the India Against Corruption (IAC).

Anna ended his fast because Parliament, sitting in debate on Saturday, unanimously accepted his three must-have conditions for inclusion in the Lokpal Bill.

Anna Hazare breaks his fast with the help of five year old Ikrah and Simran. After breaking his fast, he left Ramlila Maidan for hospital and is now under medical supervision in Medanta Medicity hospital, Gurgaon.

Anna did not break his fast last night as he does not eat after sundown. So he said he would wait for another over 12 hours before ending his fast.

Five-year-old Dalit girl Simran, helped by co-five-year-old Ikrah, made Anna drink his first liquid in 12 days.

The anti-corruption crusader's supporters rejoiced through the night and across the country - celebrating the 74-year-old and his role in helping India take a huge step forward towards a historic new anti-corruption law.

After approximately 290 hours, Anna Hazare ended his hunger strike in Delhi this morning. Two little girls, Ikrah and Simran, with the Tricolour painted on their cheeks and wearing Anna caps, offered him coconut water and honey to bring up the moment.

The 74-year-old Anna Hazare had not eaten in more than 12 days and lost about 7.5 kgs since he started fasting. He broke his fast today by drinking coconut water and honey.

Anna Hazare gestures to his supporters after breaking the fast. The activist also called for electoral reforms and said that people should strive for right to recall and right to reject their MPs in case they failed to perform their duties.

A smiling Anna Hazare acknowledges his supporters.

After breaking his fast with a token sip of sugar water, Anna addressed the gathered crowd, keeping them fixated on his every word.

He thanked his supporters, stating that this was, indeed, their victory, along with that of the media, which played the important role of awakening the masses.

Anna further stated that the Parliament of the people was supreme, going on to say that the Gandhian ideology of Ahimsa once again proved worthy. Perhaps his most galvanizing statement was when he told his audience that if they, too, would like to be Anna, then their words should not differ from their actions.

Anna exhorted the thousands of supporters gathered to continue their non-violent fight against corruption, a battle that he said had just begun.

Anna Hazare is helped by supporter and key Team Anna member Kiran Bedi after breaking his fast in the capital.

"You don't become Anna by wearing the Anna topi, you become Anna by practicing my principles," Anna said after breaking his fast.

Anna acknowledges support of his countless followers who gathered to witness him break his fast. He thanked the people and said the Parliament of the people was supreme.

Social activist and Gandhian Anna Hazare gestures to his supporters after breaking his fast on the 13th day of his hunger strike at the Ramlila Ground.

Supporters of Anna Hazare wave the Tricolour and celebrate in Ahmadabad.

Anna Hazare ended his 12-day hunger strike on a victorious note on Sunday after the Parliament threw its weight behind the movement against corruption.

Rain is no hurdle for Anna's supporters in Mumbai, who danced in the streets despite the heavy downpour after the social activist broke his fast this morning.