He hopes to pass an anti-corruption bill though this has so far been blocked by bickering in parliament.

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Mr Hazare's protest is aimed against what he regards as a watered-down anti-corruption bill introduced by the Indian government.

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Mr Hazare says the government's proposed anti-corruption bill is weak and wants his own tougher version to be passed by parliament.

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