Protest till 100 per cent consensus is reached, says Baba Ramdev

The government should give in writing what it can give, said Baba Ramdev before meeting with officials to discuss his demands.

June 04, 2011 03:34 pm | Updated August 18, 2016 10:44 am IST - New Delhi

Baba Ramdev raises slogans during his hunger strike against corruption at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi. Photo: PTI

Baba Ramdev raises slogans during his hunger strike against corruption at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi. Photo: PTI

Baba Ramdev took a two-hour break from the protest and prayer session saying he had to discuss with government representatives his demands for bringing back black money stashed away abroad.

“There will be a two-hour break now. I have to discuss issues with government representatives,” the guru said, addressing his followers at Ramlila Maidan where he started his hunger strike.

Among the demands made by Baba Ramdev is an ordinance to repatriate black money from abroad, capital punishment for people convicted for corruption and speedy trials of persons accused of graft.

He said the government should give in writing what it can give and that they should take Constitutional steps in those cases where such measures are required.

“We agreed on some issues yesterday. On some issues partial consensus was arrived at. Till 100 per consensus is reached, we will continue our protest,” he said.

“I am not sitting here to rebuke anybody. If government fulfils our demand, full credit will go to it,” he said.

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