Miffed Anna Hazare hits back: 'I can fight for Lokpal alone'


New Delhi, Jan 21 (India Today) : Anna Hazare, miffed at Kiran Bedi for joining the BJP, on Wednesday said he was capable of fighting for the Lokpal Bill alone.

"I'm capable of fighting alone for the future agitations on Lokpal... I do not wish to speak on Kiran nor Arvind and dirty politics," the 77-year-old anti-corruption activist told Headlines Today in Ralegan Siddhi village in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar.

Former IPS officer Bedi, now the BJP''s CM candidate for Delhi, had taken part in the agitation with Hazare for the Jan Lokpal Bill, with Arvind Kejriwal.

While Kejriwal moved away from the movement to form the Aam Aadmi Party, Bedi stayed with Hazare, who shuns political parties.

When Bedi too joined politics, a hurt Hazare said she should have consulted him before taking the plunge.

But after that, he has avoided speaking on Bedi, who used to be a frequent visitor to his village.

But this time, after joining politics, she is yet to come to the village.

Instead, she reportedly tried to speak to her mentor on phone but Hazare refused.

She even sent an envoy from Pune to Ralegan Siddhi but it was of no use.

Then, on her behalf, activist Vishambhar Choudhary travelled to Ralegan and when he told Hazare that Bedi, was on the line, he refused to speak again.

After that Bedi called Hazare's secretary Dutta Awari, but it was of no avail.

However, on Wednesday morning, when a Headlines Today reporter asked Hazare why he did not want to share his views on Bedi joining the BJP, he said he did not wish to speak anything about "dirty politics".

When asked him how he would continue his fight for strong Lokpal Bill, Hazare said he was "capable of carrying on the agitation alone".

He said he had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi thrice asking about the status of the Lokpal Bill since it has been passed in Parliament.

When asked why he spoke on Kejriwal forming a political outfit but has maintained silence on Bedi's move, Hazare said he neither wished to speak anything about Bedi nor about Kejriwal.

  

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  • mohan, mangalore

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Both Kejriwal and Kiran bedi used Anna Hazare to gain politics.

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  • GANGARAM, MOODBIDRI

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    CONGRESS DECIMATED BECAUSE OF ANNA AND AAP AND NOT BECAUSE OF BJP'S GOOD WORK.

    CONGRESS WILL BOUNCE BACK ANY TIME THAT IS FOR SURE.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Frazer Town,B'lore 560005

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Anna created political commotion and hope but not maintained it which is really unfortunate and tragedy.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Frazer Town,B'lore 560005

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Anna created commotions in the Indian politics but not maintained it which is unfortunate.

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  • prem, moodbidri

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    AJJI kiran BEDI wants to enjoy politics than social service.

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  • Stan, Udupi/ Dubai

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Anna hazare is a fake crusader propped up by Sangh Parivar to tarnish the image of then govt.Real fighter never takes breaks between fights. His stony silence for few months of new govt formation will prove that his intentions might have been good ,but not real

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  • Judith L, mumbai

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Sincere request pls watch today's episode of CODERED on colours at 10.30 pm showing how children are used by mafia,police in begging. the only way to stop this menace is to stop giving money to child beggars which ultimately goes to culprits and they may bring more children in begging. I am sad none of the govt is taking notice of this and putting a ban on child begging,child labour. this every Indian should know not to give money pls. spread the message from rich,middleclass to poor only way to stop child begging becos govt. will never ban looks like. Children are the future of our Country and they should be protected.

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  • Sampath, Mlore/ Blore

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Anna Hazare is now telling " BUDDA HOGA TERA BAAP".

    Now is he realising the true colours of KEjriwal and Kiran BEdi (They wear monster in guise of sheep). They just used him to fulfill their selfish motives.

    Aab aayega kel me asli maaza, Common Mr. Hazare lets see within how much time will you be able to get the Jan Lokpal Bill passed (same thing you did with the UPA too right) as now your team members are there in power.

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  • stan, dubai

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Our T.M.A. Pai started educational institution in Manipal and produced top class Doctors, Nurses, Engineers etc who are all over the world. Anna Hazare started his group and produced so many politicians i.e. Kiran Bedi, Kejrewal etc. Anna Hazare we salute you sir.

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  • Af, mangaluru

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Lokpal will be soon RIP.. who wants dig their own graveyard.

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  • masif, Jubail

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Mr. Gandhivadi leave it lokpal but your intention is fulfilled last year may 16,

    Maza karo yaar Aap ka sath wala ko abi acha position mila, aap ko be milega toda acha contact rakneka nagpur high command se

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  • Achhu , M,lore

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    The headline should be Coughed hanna hazare instead Miffed

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  • Valerian D'souza, Udupi / Mumbai

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    As long as political party tickets are sold,
    Corporates are helping the parties to win elections on the promise of return favour,
    Simple life of high moral standard in politics is not appreciated by people at large,
    People collect money in the name of religion but not promoting human life,
    Everything will become hollow.
    Removal of corruption is mere rhetoric and will become another avenue to make money for some.

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  • amarnath, bantwal

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Don't worry Annaji. People watching the real drama and intelligent people knows what is happening around.

    Comparative other politics modi seems to Ok But BJP itself after ataji was corrupt party.

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  • gm, mlure

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Ok fight, who stopped you? Where were you these days?

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  • Shahul, Honnali

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    I can fight for Lokpal Alone but............... waiting for green signal from Nagpur

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Anna should not have chosen Bhikari Kiran Bedi and Kujliwal as team members ...

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  • Desi Jawan, Mangaluru

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Annaji, I am with you but with one condition. That is we should do this until we achieve our goal. Not begin and end our protest as we like it.

    In your own words
    'Ye shoba nahi deta'
    Stick to
    Vande Mataram

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  • Indian, Mangalore

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Kiran Bedi killed Lokpal.

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  • abdulla, india

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Time for JANATHA the public ..the poor indians to get down on streets to join ANNA Hazare Bapu...to pass the JANLOKPAL bill on the spot..ASAP..who is cared of this bill?
    only the corrupt?
    who is ruling now?
    otherside of the same cin?
    then, if not why pass the LAW now..what stops?
    people like gadkari with FICTITIOUS COS to avoid taxes float hundreds of trade licenses?
    what is going on ..
    I for self and God for all.
    practice what you preach bapu?
    why double standards?
    rich getting richer by the day..

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  • Clifford, Mangalore

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    I wrote in these columns when Anna's first agitation started that Bedi was a BJP agent and I have been proved right.

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  • Chandra , Dubai

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Earlier With Congress Government protest all over India and abroad almost every day. Why with Modi exchanging letters. I hope Modi is not younger siblings of Elder Anna

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  • santoshprabhu, india

    Wed, Jan 21 2015

    don't live in fools paradise anna. first wave of your protest was success because RSS with its disciplined volunteers participated. when u distanced them ur second wave fizzeled out. RSS is the only savior of our nation. Had you asked for RSS for its support your agitation would have been 100 percent successful

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  • Anees, Karkala

    Wed, Jan 21 2015

    Anna need desert camel milk to fight for LOKAPALAN bill.even chaddi too rejected because he can't wear chaddi properly..

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  • shAikH moHd rizwan, karkala

    Wed, Jan 21 2015

    Dear readers,

    LokPal became 'Golmaal'.

    Annaji kindly let us know when you are starting your agitation for 'Black money' from Switzerland.

    Many opened the new account but still nil balance.When will 15 lakhs will be deposited?

    Jai hind

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Wed, Jan 21 2015

    Yes! Anna indirectly supported BJP those days!! Now crying foul!! Even a kid can understand that
    K(gu)jari and Bedi are brilliant opportunists made good use of Anna platform!! Truth revealed now is, Millions supported anti corruption movement those days are royally fooled as of date!! This is INDIA my friends!! Leaves a bad taste isn't it???

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  • PEDDU, MANGALURU

    Wed, Jan 21 2015

    MAN YOU ARE LOST SOME WHERE !! MAY BE YOUR INTENTIONS WERE NOT CLEARED OR HONEST !!

    SO YOU BACK FIRED AND NOW GO TO HELL

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  • MILAN, DXB

    Wed, Jan 21 2015

    I THINK SHE IS WORKING FOR KEJRIWAL TO WIN THE ELECTION.

    FIRST SHE REJECTED OPEN DEBATE

    NOW PRAISING RSS.

    NOW CONGRESS VOTE WILL BE IN FAVOR OF AAP.
    RAJNEETHI KUCH BHI HOSAKTHA HAI.

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  • geoffrey, hat hill

    Wed, Jan 21 2015

    This disciplined soldier of Indian army is too straight, too clean and too old for 'one man army' thing in a world that is full of selfish, dishonest and backstabbing politicians.

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  • Anonymous,

    Wed, Jan 21 2015

    This guy is another fake and he fakes his hunger strike drama.
    Please visit youtube to see his close acquaintances account how he fakes his hunger strike drama by consuming vitamin pills.

    Anyway you are free to do another round of drama as we are enjoying the comedy circus from Feku parivaar

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  • ISMAIL K PERINJE., PERINJE.

    Wed, Jan 21 2015

    It is too late Anna woke up from deep sleep.Anna Team,now Cheddy except ANNA made UPA govt sleepless night with regarding to corruptions and Janlokapal Bill!

    Those who were with Anna once critical about BJP used that movement for their political ambition in the expense of Innocent Indians!A big NO to Lokayukta in Gujarat,Modi will ready to embrace J>Lokapal BILL?A million dollar question.Those with Anna,Modi bought them!!Therefore,Anna forced to trust with himself rather than others like KB/ILMI....

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  • ISMAIL K PERINJE., PERINJE.

    Wed, Jan 21 2015

    Most of the Anna's team members are wore Pyjama in front and when opportunity came abandoned PYJAMA settled with CHEDDY !!!

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  • Rajesh Shetty, Mlore shj

    Wed, Jan 21 2015

    And you are upset because your Italian stitched suit party fell flat in front of that same chaddi.

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  • SK, Mangalore

    Thu, Jan 22 2015

    Here the readers are suggesting that the SUIT must be gifted to YOU....it is the majority decision.
    Congrats

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  • Rajesh Shetty, Mlore shj

    Wed, Jan 21 2015

    And that same chaddi proves too costly to your Italian stiched scamgress party.

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  • Vellano1, Mumbai

    Wed, Jan 21 2015

    But Anna wore a different Toppi, that shazia also ditched him!...

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  • MILAN, DXB

    Wed, Jan 21 2015

    BEDI IS FOR MONEY, GOLD, DIAMONDS..

    WON'T GET WITH ANNA HAZARE.

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Wed, Jan 21 2015

    FEKU threat...,
    the previous agitation was solely successful because of pumped up media coverage & back stage support of BJP & parivar outfits.
    who is there now..., nothing but tamasha...!!!!
    lol

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