Govt initiates fresh round of talks with Baba Ramdev

Claiming that his agitation was neither "politically motivated or communal" nor he has any "underground agenda" as was being portrayed by some sections, Ramdev said his movement is being undertaken in "national interest".

"Our agitation is not against any political party or individual. We are neutral, not being sponsored by any party or organisation and people from all castes and religion are joining us. We appeal to all parties to join us. We are erecting a special stage where representatives from all parties can come to put forth their point of view," he said.

In an apparent reference to suggestions that his movement is aimed at undermining Gandhian Anna Hazare's agitation on the same issue, Ramdev said, "We do not want to show anyone as inferior or defeat anybody."
Ramdev claimed his movement was aimed at bringing back the Rs 400 lakh crore black money stashed overseas and change the corrupt system.
"The fight against corruption will not be easy as those who benefit from graft are powerful", he said, adding "I am ready to fast for not only three days but for 30 days as we are doing it for the starving people in the country," he said.

Meanwhile, Ram Madhav, member of the RSS' national executive, said "The Sangh has asked swayamsevaks to participate in fight against corruption in Delhi and in the districts."