Do not vote for Congress if the party did not support Jan Lokpal Bill: Anna

HISAR: In the October 13 Lok Sabha by-election, social activist Anna Hazare appeal not to vote for the Congress alleging that the party is not committed to passing the civil society’s Jan Lokpal Bill.

“I appeal to the people of Hisar not to vote for the Congress party and their candidate should be defeated as the party is not committed to passing the Jan Lokpal Bill,” said Anna Hazare.

The 74-year-old activist said he had some time back written to all the political parties seeking their support on the Jan Lokpal Bill.

“Most of the parties, including Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), replied to me affirming their support but I have not received any communication from the Congress,” he said.

Hazare said he would call off his anti-Congress campaign if the party commits to passing the Jan Lokpal Bill in the winter session of parliament.

“If Congress is committed to passing the Jan Lokpal bill, then we would not hold any agitation. Instead, we would appeal to the people to check the antecedents of the candidates and vote for the good ones,” he added.

“Defeat the Congress party in this election and this will send a message that if the Jan Lokpal Bill is not passed in the winter session, the party would be defeated in all other elections,” said Kejriwal.