New Delhi : Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare on Saturday met members of his old team to discuss the future course of action on the anti-corruption movement. Among those who attended the meet include Kiran Bedi and Medha Patkar. According to reports, VK Singh and Santosh Hegde could not attend the meeting. Hegde had some personal […]
New Delhi: Twelve days after his split with Anna Hazare, activist Arvind Kejriwal is all set to formally enter politics on Tuesday with the announcement of a political party. Kejriwal and his key aide Manish Sisodia will make the announcement at a function scheduled to be held at the Constitution Club in New Delhi today […]
New Delhi: Seeking to downplay reported differences with his mentor Anna Hazare, his former close aid and noted RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that he will always support the Gandhian’s cause and his fight against corruption. Speaking to reporters shortly after meeting Anna Hazare, Kejriwal said, “Since he is here, we have come […]
New Delhi : In a veiled attack on Arvind Kejriwal, Anna Hazare on friday said “politics has split” the anti-corruption movement and the pro-party group has gone against his will. Hazare also decried efforts to link him with some parties and “communal” outfits, in an apparent reference to allegations that he is closing ranks with […]
New Delhi: The arrest of cartoonist Aseem Trivedi on charges of sedition has sparked outrage across the country. Kanpur-based Trivedi, who is also involved with India Against Corruption (IAC), was arrested by Mumbai Police after a court issued a non-bailable warrant against him. Outside the court Trivedi remained defiant, he said, “If telling the truth […]
New Delhi: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Thursday started his agitation of demanding bringing back black money stashed abroad saying that his ‘andolan’ is not against any political party. Addressing a huge gathering at Ramlila Maidan, the yoga guru said that he has no agenda against any political party and every one cutting across political […]
Bangalore : Former Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde has described the decision of social activist Anna Hazare to disband Team Anna, as unfortunate. Justice Hegde said Anna Hazare could have very well created an awareness among the people against corruption instead of going on an indefinite fast. Justice Hegde said the differences between Team Anna members […]
New Delhi, Aug 6: Social activist Anna Hazare today announced that he has disbanded Team Anna core committee, adding that the team members will now work towards setting up a political party. Writing an article with the header “Team Anna ka karya samapt ho gaya hai’ (Team Anna’s work is over) in his blog, Anna […]
New Delhi: Activist Anna Hazare has apologised after crowds at his protest camp got aggressive with media crews covering 75-year-old Anna’s hunger strike. “If there is any more misbehaviour, I will end my andolan (movement) right here,” Anna said on stage this morning. The Broadcast Editors’ Association (BEA) had demanded an apology from Team Anna […]
Mangalore : Various organizations organized a day-long fast to extend support to Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev in front of DC Office on June 3, Sunday. The organizations include Bharat Swabhiman Trust, Patanjali Yoga Samithi, Women’s Patanjali Yoga Samithi, Yuva Bharat, and Kissan Panchayat Karnataka. Speaking after inaugurating the event, Senior Kannada litterateur Erya Laxminarayan […]
