India celebrates victory over corruption

Anna Hazare's adoptive village, Ralegan Siddhi in Maharashtra, celebrates its icon's success in style.

His fans, friends and supporters came out in full support of the 74-year-old activist, who has promised to end his 12-day long fast tomorrow (Aug 28).

Today (Aug 27), Parliament unanimously decided to accept Anna's provisions for the Jan Lokpal Bill.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has sent Anna Hazare a formal letter, explaining that the Lok and Rajya Sabhas' decisions are the decision of the entire nation.

There was more colour on display in Ralegan Siddhi than at most Holi celebrations throughout the nation.

Ralegan Siddhi, the village Anna Hazare helped create, makes merry.

Under Anna's leadership, this tiny village now occupies a big space on the global map.

Even children didn't give the vibrant celebrations a miss.

Anna's neighbours, friends, fans and supporters wave flags in support of Anna's peaceful victory.

Anna Hazare's supporters in Allahabad took to the streets to celebrate his victory. In fact, the celebrations were marked with a riot of colours, reminiscent of Holi.

Today (August 27), the Parliament agreed to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill, the centrepiece of Anna's campaign against corruption. The 74-year-old activist has announced that he will break his 12-day long fast at 10 am tomorrow (Aug 28).

Allahabad celebrates Parliament's decision to unanimously accept Anna's three conditions for the Jan Lokpal.

Anna's three conditions were:

1.The Lokpal model will be introduced in states.

2. Junior bureaucrats will be accountable to it.

3. Citizen's charters will be displayed in all government offices to publically display that department's duties.

These features have been accepted in principle; they will now be reviewed by a parliamentary standing committee which will also check their compatibility with the Constitution.

The committee will then send the bill back with detailed feedback to Parliament for its consideration.

Coming up: Bangalore celebrates Anna's victory

The Bangalore leg of celebrations was a gala affair.

Anna's supporters in Bangalore were seen waving flags in celebration.

Even as dusk began to fall in Bangalore, the celebrations did not die down. If anything, they increased in fervour and magnitude.

Bangalore dances as the nation celebrates Anna Hazare's victory.

In stark contrast to the agitated, but peaceful, protests around the country, Bangaloreans were seen in high spirits, taking to the stage to display their happiness to one and all.

Next: Ahmedabad celebrates

Anna's supporters sings prayers for his good health.

People in Ahmedabad march in groups with lit torches in hand.

A supporter of Anna Hazare shares his message via the banner.

Supporters cheer Anna's victory in Ahmedabad.

People in Ahmedabad march with lit torches in hand.

A women supporter of Anna lights a candle and joins the march.

Coming up: Amethi dances for Anna Hazare

Anna Hazare's supporters cheered on their leaders with drums in hand.

People of all ages in Amethi cheer Anna.

Victory celebrations in full swing on the streets of Amethi.

Coming up: Bulandshahr's vibrant celebration

Anna's supporters light crackers and take to the streets to celebrate.

Victory celebrations in full swing at Bulandshahr.

Bulandshahr cheers Anna's victory by lighting the streets with crackers.

Anna's supporters in Bulandshahr rejoice his victory.

People in Bulandshahr, dressed in white, dance in elation.

Anna's supporters cheer the movement with their victory song.

Next: Delhi rejoices for Anna

Delhiites celebrate Anna's victory with firecrackers.

People in Delhi light the city with their crackers.

Delhi,which has been the epicenter of Anna's movement, gathered in big numbers to cheer the movement. Next: Jodhpur's joy for the Jan Lokpal Bill.

Anna's supporters rejoice on the streets of Jodhpur.

Dancing and celebrations in Jodhpur continued long into the night.

Jodhpur rejoices Anna's victory.

Everyone in Jodhpur cheered Anna in their unique way.

Even the women in Jodhpur took to the streets and joined the rest of the country in celebrating Anna's victory.

Coming up: Kanpur celebrates

Tricolor in one hand and light firecrackers in the other sums up Kanpur's victory celebrations.

Next: Kolkata celebrates Anna's sweet victory

Painting their faces with bright colours, Kolkata joins the celebrations.

Pink is the colour of celebration and the colour on the faces of Anna's supporters.

Anna's supporters in Kolkata sing songs of victory for the fasting activist.

People of all ages in Kolkata cheer Anna's victory.

Anna's young supporters light crackers to celebrate the Gandhian's victory.

Next: Ludhiana shows us the real way to celebrate Anna's win

People in Ludhiana join in the celebrations.

People in Ludhiana celebrate the victory of Anna's movement against corruption.

Songs of victory are on everyone's lips as the crowd chants Anna's name.

Ludhiana cheers Anna's victory with great gusto.

Coming up: Mumbai goes wild with happiness!

Anna's supporters gathered in big numbers in Mumbai. Celebrations began with all singing patriotic songs.

People wearing Anna caps sing in full fervor.

As always, Anna's supporters gathered in big numbers and celebrated his victory.

Next: Nagpur lights up for Anna

People are seen dancing on the streets of Nagpur.

The victory of Anna is celebrated with waving the Tricolor in Nagpur.

With hands in the air and chants of Anna on their lips, his supporters rejoice Anna's victory.

People in Nagpur cheered late into the night as the news of Anna breaking fast in the morning came in.

Anna's supporters in Bhopal rejoice on the streets.

People of all ages dance and celebrate Anna's victory on the streets of Bhopal.

Women in Guwahati dance to traditional songs and celebrate Anna's victory.

Anna's supporters chant slogans and march on the streets of Guwahati.

Hyderabad joined in the celebrations by bursting crackers and holding posters of Anna Hazare.

A senior citizen in Bhopal hails Anna's victory.