Ready to go to jail: Anna Hazare
July 31st, 2011 - 2:23 pm ICT by IANSUdaipur, July 31 (IANS) Dissatisfied with the government version of the anti-graft Lokpal bill and determined to go on an indefinite fast from Aug 16, Gandhian Anna Hazare says he is prepared go to jail if needed.
“We will be prepared to go to jail,” Hazare said Sunday at a public meeting here.
“They give breakfast and lunch there,” he said in jest.
Hazare, who wants to sit on a fast at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, has been asked to look for an alternative site if more than 2,000 supporters are to gather with him.
The Delhi Police Thursday said that Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, banning any gathering of five or more people, will be imposed in various places of the capital, including Jantar Mantar, for the duration of the monsoon session of parliament beginning Monday. The curbs were Friday withdrawn from Jantar Mantar and India Gate.
“How do we know how many people will come? I will meet the police and we will also go to the (Delhi) high court. If they implement (Section) 144 we will protest nationwide,” Hazare said.
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- Prohibitory orders to be imposed ahead of Anna fast - Jul 29, 2011
- Team Anna shifts protest venue to Rajghat - Jun 07, 2011
- Tight security planned for Hazare's fast Sunday - Dec 10, 2011
- No protest curbs at Jantar Mantar, India Gate now (Lead) - Jul 29, 2011
- Anna should not fast frequently: Doctor - Jun 08, 2011
- Thousands join as Hazare begins indefinite fast (Lead) - Apr 05, 2011
- Thousands march towards Jantar Mantar - Aug 17, 2011
- Thousands join anti-graft crusade as Hazare begins fast (Roundup) - Apr 05, 2011
- Hazare attacks Chidambaram - Dec 11, 2011
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