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Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal on Friday exhorted people to “topple” the government, while confirming that Team Anna will form a political party to counter graft. Kejriwal said that the agitation has completed its first stage, and will now enter its second stage, saying it is time for a total revolution. He also asked the people to suggest a suitable name for their political party. Kejriwal said that the party would not have a high command and the candidates would be selected by the people, adding that they would travel across the country to spread awareness. "We will make all our donations and spending on public and challenge other parties to do the same. Our candidates will be decided by people, we will challenge others to do the same," Kejriwal, who has been fasting for past ten days, said. Kejriwal added that many ministers in the cabinet were scared of the Lokpal Bill. Earlier on Thursday, Anna Hazare had said that he and his team members would end their fast on Friday, and added that his aides want feedback within 48 hours on whether they should form a political party. Asserting that power should rest with the people in a true democracy, Hazare yesterday reiterated that there is nothing wrong in forming a political party. Hazare said power should be with the people of the country. "In a true democracy, power should be in the hands of the people. The power must be given to the public. Village land, village water belongs to the village. There is a government in Delhi , but in the village, we are the government. Village has the right over coal, water in the village," he said. Hazare asked his supporters to dislodge those leaders, who don't give in to people's demand. He, however, said that he himself would not enter politics. "I will not get into politics. I will fight from the outside. You have to think who goes into a party. Do they have a good character? Such people only should be given a ticket. If you want to change the nation, form a party. But see who is going into that party. How will you monitor them? You have to think about that," said Hazare. "The people who ask for your votes, whether they are right or wrong, should be monitored," he added. The 75-year-old social activist also reiterated that the government is not serious on bringing a strong anti-graft bill to combat rampant corruption in the country. The government, however, hit back at Team Anna, saying they have always been power-hungry and must contest elections to prove its claim of representing the will of the people. The standoff between the UPA and Team Anna intensified after the latter demanded the setting up of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of retired judges of Supreme and High Courts, to probe charges of corruption against 15 cabinet ministers, including the Prime Minister.

Time to topple the government: Kejriwal