Shiv Sena, BJP support Anna Hazare's fast

Maharashtra opposition Shiv Sena and BJP today came out in support of social activist Anna Hazare, on the second day of his indefinite fast in Delhi, demanding implementation of Jan Lokpal Bill.

"We are supporting Hazare's agitation in the public and country's interest," Sena chief Bal Thackeray said.

However, on a pessimistic note, Thackeray said he was not aware "how many germs of corruption will be killed due to this spraying of pesticide of hunger strike."

Maharashtra BJP president Sudhir Mungantiwar, speaking at a function at state party office in South Mumbai on the occasion of the party's 32nd anniversary, said the party was committed to rid the society of corruption and will extend 'solid support' to Hazare.

Meanwhile, Hazare's agitation continues to receive strong support in his home state, with activists holding relay fast and holding demonstrations to show their support.

In Hazare's Ralegan Siddhi village in Ahmednagar district, his supporters are on relay-fast in solidarity with the soldier-turned-crusader.

In Mumbai, activists of 'India Against Corruption' movement are on a relay fast at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, to support Hazare.

They are joined by NGOs like the Jagruk Nagrik Manch, Loksatta, Bombay Catholic Sabha, Art of Living, Bharat Swabhimaan Nivas and Medha Patkar's Ghar Bachao Ghar Banao Andolan.