Strong Lokpal, Lokayukta needed to root out graft: Hazare

The office of Lokayukta in Maharashtra should be provided with adequate resources to root out corruption, he told a public meeting here.

The anti-corruption crusader is currently touring the state to demand a thorough revamp of Lokayukta institution in Maharashtra.

Every government officer and employee should declare their assets, the veteran Gandhian said.

Hitting out at the Manmohan Singh Government, he said the UPA government is not afraid of any kind of agitation, morcha or hunger strike, but it is afraid of losing power.