The letter from eminent persons raised the possibility of an end to the indefinite stir during the day with Hazare likely to announce the future course of action. However, Team Anna members refused to confirm this.
"We appeal you to end the fast," a letter written by the eminent persons, including P V Rajagopal, who had resigned from Team Anna earlier, said.
Reading out from the letter, Anupam Kher said the government was not responding to the fast and was not paying heed to the protest.
"The government has turned its back to the agitation and has also not shown political will to punish corrupt people. The opposition also does not fare well on the issue," the letter said.
"Do not expect anything from this political class. We request Anna Hazare and other fasting activists to channelize their efforts in setting up a political alternative, to give a responsive, democratic and non-violent system," it said.
"Indian democracy needs a new direction. We request the people who are fasting to accept this historical challenge and call off their fast," the letter said.
