Lokpal row: Rahul Gandhi meets Manmohan Singh

Lokpal row: Rahul Gandhi meets Manmohan SinghNew Delhi, Aug 26: Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh at the latter''s 7 Race Course Residence here today.

The two reportedly discussed social activist Anna Hazare''s draft debate in Parliament, Times Now reports.

On Thursday, Hazare placed three conditions before the government, which is inclusion of lower bureaucracy in the Lokpal bill, appointment of Lokayuktas in all states, and implementation of citizen''''s charter in government offices.

"If there is agreement on all these three issues then I can consider ending my fast but not protest," he said.

"The fight against corruption must continue even after I die. The Prime Minister has appreciated our movement in the Parliament. I thank the parliamentarians, who appreciated the movement," said Hazare.

"The government sent one of its ministers to me. Prime Minister says he is worried about my health. Why did he take 10 days to think? Discussion should start on Lokpal from tomorrow in Parliament. Lokayukta must be brought under Lokpal. The lower bureaucracy must be brought under the ambits of Lokpal and the citizen''''s charter must be formed," he added.

Hazare has been on fast since August 16, the day he was arrested and taken to Tihar Jail. He was released the same day, but he refused to leave Tihar Jail. He shifted to Ramlila ground here August 19 where he has been continuing with his fast. (ANI)