Hope Baba Ramdev calls off proposed fast: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

Corruption is a big problem facing the country and the government is committed to tackling it using all resources at its disposal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Tuesday.

“We hope Baba Ramdev will not take recourse to agitation. We will make another effort to persuade him not to undertake it,” Singh said.

Ramdev is planning to go on an indefinite fast, protesting against corruption.

“Corruption is not a divisive issue. We hope all concerned people will cooperate,” says Singh.

On the inclusion of the prime minister in the ambit of Lokpal Bill, Singh said: “It is not a question of my personal view. I don't want to comment.”