Sonia's plea rejected

After the UPA government held two rounds of talks with the representatives of protestors, Gandhi issued an appeal saying Hazare’s  views on fighting corruption will receive full attention of the government.

“I am pained by Anna Hazareji’s fast unto death. The issues he has raised are of grave public concern. There can be no two views on the urgent necessity of combating graft and corruption in public life. I believe the law in these matters must be effective and must deliver desired results,” Gandhi said in a statement.

“I am sure that Anna Hazareji’s views will receive the government’s full attention as we move forward to fight this menace. I appeal to Anna ji to give up his fast,” Sonia said.
However, Hazare remained unmoved. Addressing the swelling gathering at Jantar Mantar, the fast site, the Gandhian said  the UPA chairperson should tell direct her government to implement the Bill immediately.