Thousands of citizens from the streets of Ahmedabad after the news of the arrest of Anna Hazare extends into Tuesday morning. More than 20 demonstrations and meetings were held in different parts of the city.

In the evening, more than 15 rallies were reported by candlelight, creating a swell of protest against corruption crusader. Several organizations have called for bandh on Wednesday to show solidarity with him. Anna and her partner were arrested near the residence in Mayur Vihar in New Delhi at 7:30, when proceeded towards the JP Park to demand a strong government Lokpal Bill.

Hundreds of people were ready to support Anna in the city in its quest to sit on fast with him. “All hopes were dashed when the government took the path of cowardice and turns rather the consequences, it is wise to lock him and his followers tanks. The arrest has united the country. Anna has inspired many clubs to take fight against system.We strongly condemn the arrest and continue to protest until it is released, “said Harshad Patel, a social worker Amraiwadi.Patel and his group protested Maninagar near circle Tuesday. Late in the evening, hundreds of citizens took to the streets with candles.

“We wanted to raise awareness about the act itself, and protest against what Anna means for ordinary citizens. Many believe that this does not affect their daily lives. Thus, we conducted a rally around Vastrapur Lake, “said Saurabh Patel, a resident of Vastrapur. The rally attended by over 200 citizens.

Another group of youths gathering of about 500 made Vejalpur citizens.Vishal Bharwad, Shrinandnagar member of the Youth Club, said that the plan to fast on Wednesday, again Enter your opinion comes out. Areas like Bapunagar, Odhav, Sabarmati, Naranpura, Navrangpura Ellis Bridge, and saw the protests of several political parties, nongovernmental organizations and citizens. Police officers were sent over the streets of the city in anticipation of protests.

Most action has been on the council tax and the circle, where hundreds of protesters gathered to condemn the government action. Ajay Tomar, Joint Commissioner of Police, Sector I, told TOI that a total of 68 people were arrested during the protests but were later released.

Young friend Anna in Rajkot: Alarga number of people fasted and staged dharnas across Saurashtra in support of Anna Hazar. Rajkot organizations organized programs require a higher Lokpal Bill and Anna release from prison. Premjibhai Patel, a founder of Vruksh Prem Seva Trust and a longtime friend of Anna, decided to go on a quick five days at his residence in the city tuple in the district to support the cause ‘Anna. Patel, 83, who worked in the development of river in Rajkot district, visited the village of Anna. “At the age of 83, I can not join him in New Delhi, but I support their cause by fasting at home, and I do five days now,” Patel said. Suthar Iqbal, 60, decided to go on indefinite hunger strike and staged the dharna at Trikon Baug Rajkot. “If Anna is fighting for the cause that affects everyone, so we must join him in any way we can,” Suthar said. Read More