New Delhi: After India Against Corruption, social activist Anna Hazare will now launch 'Fight for India' campaign with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Anna and Mamata met on Wednesday and have decided to launch this campaign ahead of Lok Sabha elections. This comes after Mamata hosted a dinner in honour of Anna in Delhi.
The Gandhian has been growing closer to the West Bengal Chief Minister ever since his split with former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. Te duo have decided to campaign in the eastern states and UP from middle of March.
Sources told CNN-IBN that Anna wanted a commitment from Mamata on delivering on promises if she comes to power. Anna also wanted to support and campaign for other candidates as well.
Anna had earlier praised Mamata after meeting former Kejriwal and reportedly compared the lifestyle of the chief ministers.
Talking about the VIP culture, Hazare said that Mamata wears slippers even after she became CM but persons take bungalows despite promising not to do so in a veiled dig at Kejriwal.
Anna had, however, said that he had never endorsed anyone and that he had written to political parties about 17 issues that need to be taken up for the welfare of nation. "I sent 17 points to every political party. The points if implemented will change the nation for good. Nobody responded. Only West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sent a reply. We need such people," he reportedly said.
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