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Aug 19, 2011

Anna calls for 'second freedom struggle

Social Activist Anna Hazare was welcomed by thousands of supporters outside Tihar  jail  where Anna stressed upon countrymen that second freedom struggle has  started  and we shouldn't let this spirit die down until we achieve the dream of corruption free India.


The Gandhian leader said at  Tihar gate that  "Anna or without Anna the agitition for a corruption free bharat would go on".Further adding     "We got freedom in 1947. Now the second freedom struggle has begun on August 16. A revolution has started. The fight against corruption will continue whether I am alive or not."

He thanked peoplefor their support and vowed to continue the agitaion till logical conclusion. Chanding "Vande mataram" to the crowd who have waited for him for 4 days Anna announced that second struggle for  freedom has begun.





Large sections of Indian society came out in support of Mr Hazare’s demand for a strong ‘Jan Lok Pal Bill’ to fight political and administrative corruption.





Thousands of  supporters  are chanting pro Anna slogans  "Anna hum tumahre saath hai " . Anna began his march in majestic manner in an open large vehicle just like Jaganath Yatra. Thousands of people were moving along with the vehicle. The sight was spectacular.



Reminding people of quit India movement , the Indian people  are fighting for  a cause . Anna himself said that it started with fight against corruption but would end with change in the system.



On the other hand, thousands of people have gathered at Ramlila ground where Anna Hazare would reach finally.His associate Kiran Bedi is holding the crowd as incessant rain is also continuing.




A  mass movement  against corruption has started in India ,Anna  Hazare ,the leader of young generation of India  said people were fed up of corruption and the government should not take long to bring a strong Lokpal Bill.






When Anna was arrested on 16 August , he said "I once again request my fellow countrymen that peace should be maintained and there must be no violence...Crores of people have joined this movement and second line of leaders are standing to lead this movement." "





This entire movement  took momemtum  after the arrest of Anna Hazare, Arvind  Kejriwal, Bedi, Prashant Bhusan,Manish Sisodia and  Anna said  "There are many who will continue to lead you and this fight will go on."
 



The Gandhian was taken into custody on August 16  from a residential area in Mayur Vihar before he was to proceed to the venue of his fast where prohibitory orders are in place.

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