2011-08-24 13:12

Supporters of Anna Hazare wave Indian national flags on the seventh day of the social activist's fast at the Ramlila grounds in New Delhi in this August 22, 2011 file photo. [Photo/Agencies]

MUMBAI - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday wrote a letter to anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare, appealing him to stop eight-day fast and work together for a anti-corruption law.

Indian government also named Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to negotiate with Anna team.

"I have no hesitation in saying that we need your views and actions in the service of the nation, from a robust physical condition and not in the context of frail or failing health," said Manmohan Singh in the letter.

Manmohan Singh stressed the common goal from the government and Anna team to significantly reduce or eliminate corruption but with difference on the paths and methodologies to the end.

"We are ready to talk to anybody. However, we will have to keep in mind parliamentary supremacy and constitutional obligations in matters of legislation," said the prime minister.

Additionally, doctors Monday said that Anna's health was in the "danger zone" and may require urgent hospitalization in the next 24 to 48 hours.