Indian anti-graft activist Hazare ends fast

NEW DELHI - An Indian reform activist whose protest galvanized the nation's anger against corruption ended his 12-day hunger strike on Sunday after forcing parliament to throw its weight behind his crusade.

Seventy-four-year-old Anna Hazare accepted a cup of coconut water and honey from two children as thousands of supporters cheered him on, waving Indian flags, chanting "long live India" and singing patriotic songs.

"This is your victory. This is the fruit of your work in the last 13 days," Hazare told the crowd, filled with supporters wearing the white cloth caps, reminiscent of India's independence leaders, that have become the protest's signature.