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epa02597448 Activists of Indian trade unions, Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) and labourers participate in a rally near the Indian Parliament house in New Delhi, India on 23 January 2011. The protesters demanded change in what they called the 'indifferent and don't care attitude' of the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government towards the 'steep rise in the prices of essential commodities, rampant violation in implementation of labour laws, plight of unorganised workers, and reckless contractorisation of employees', a news report said. EPA/HARISH TYAGI *** Local Caption *** 02597448.jpg -
epa02868290 Supporters of Indian veteran social activist Anna Hazare shout slogan after being voluntary arrested during a protest against corruption in Mumbai, India, 16 August 2011. Gandhian activist Anna Hazare was detained as he set out for hunger strike action in support of a strong anti-graft Lokpal bill. The 74-year-old Hazare was taken into custody from a residential area in Mayur Vihar of east Delhi before he was to proceed to the venue of his action in JP Park where prohibitory orders are in place. EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKI *** Local Caption *** 02868290.jpg -
August 16, 2011 - Survivors of Bhopal gas tragedy during a silent demonstration to protest against corruption and arresting of social activist Anna Hazare in Bhopal, India, 16 August 2011. Gandhian activist Anna Hazare was detained as he set out for hun??? -
August 16, 2011 - Supporters of Indian veteran social activist Anna Hazare gather outside Chhatrasal Stadium after police detained Anna Hazare, in New Delhi, India. More than 1,000 anti-graft protesters were detained in the Indian capital as they poured o??? -
August 16, 2011 - Supporters of Indian veteran social activist Anna Hazare being detained by the Delhi police outside Chhatrasal Stadium in New Delhi. More than 1,000 anti-graft protesters were detained in the Indian capital on 16 August as they poured on??? -
August 16, 2011 - Indian students hold candles in support of Anna Hazare's anti corruption movement in Bhopal, India. Gandhian social activist Anna Hazare was detained by the Delhi Police at his residence ahead of his proposed fast against corruption. Oth??? -
August 16, 2011 - Indian security personnel detain a supporter of Indian social activist Anna Hazare during a protest rally in New Delhi. Indian police arrested an anti-corruption hunger-striker and detained 1,400 of his supporters in a crackdown that pro??? -
Indian security personnel detain a supporter of Indian social activist Anna Hazare during a protest rally in New Delhi on August 16, 2011. Indian police arrested an anti-corruption hunger-striker and detained 1,400 of his supporters in a crackdown that provoked outrage in the world's biggest democracy. Veteran campaigner Anna Hazare, 74, was taken into custody by plain-clothes officers as he prepared to lead a parade to a public park where he was to begin a "fast unto death". AFP PHOTO/RAVEENDRAN *** Local Caption *** 620379-01-08.jpg -
August 16, 2011 - Activists from India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hold lighted torches and candles during a protest march in New Delhi against the arrest of Indian social activist Anna Hazare . Indian police have detained a veteran an??? -
Activists and supporters of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) hold torches during a protest march to mark International Human Rights Day in Srinagar on December 10, 2010. A demonstration was held in Srinagar to protest against alleged human rights violations by the Indian security forces in the troubled Himalayan region. AFP PHOTO/Tauseef MUSTAFA *** Local Caption *** 851152-01-08.jpg -
Farmers block railway tracks during a protest in Karchana town in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh January 21, 2011. Hundreds of stone-hurling farmers protested against the takeover of their land for two proposed power plants on Friday, police said, spotlighting challenges the country faces in building infrastructure. REUTERS/Jitendra Prakash (INDIA - Tags: BUSINESS AGRICULTURE POLITICS CIVIL UNREST IMAGES OF THE DAY) *** Local Caption *** DEL07_INDIA-LAND-PR_0121_11.JPG -
A supporter of veteran Indian social activist Anna Hazare climbs a bamboo tent structure while attending a protest rally against corruption in Mumbai August 16, 2011. Police arrested Hazare on Tuesday, just hours before he was due to begin a fast to the death, as the beleaguered government cracked down on a self-styled Gandhian activist agitating for a new "freedom" struggle. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui (INDIA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) *** Local Caption *** DEL09_INDIA-ACTIVIS_0816_11.JPG -
Veteran Indian social activist Anna Hazare (C), surrounded by his supporters, prays at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial at Rajghat in New Delhi August 15, 2011. Hazare renews a fast to the death in New Delhi on Tuesday to force tougher laws against corruption, to the dismay of the embattled prime minister and his ruling party as they grapple with scandals and a slowing economy. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS SOCIETY) *** Local Caption *** DEL12_INDIA-CORRUPT_0815_11.JPG -
August 16, 2011 - A supporter of veteran Indian social activist Anna Hazare is photographed between Indian national flags while taking part in a protest rally against corruption in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, India. Police arrested India's lead??? -
August 16, 2011 - Boys, their faces marked in support of veteran Indian social activist Anna Hazare, take part in an anti-government protest rally against corruption in New Delhi. Police arrested India's leading anti-corruption campaigner on Tuesday, just??? -
August 16, 2011 - With the national flag in hand, supporters of veteran Indian social activist Anna Hazare travel down a road on their bikes and vehicles during an anti-government protest rally against corruption in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh.??? -
August 16, 2011 - Indian rights activist Anna Hazare waves to supporters from the back of a police van after he was detained prior to beginning a hunger strike in New Delhi, India. The prominent activist who had announced an indefinite hunger strike to de??? -
Supporters of Indian anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare hold lighted candles outside the Tihar prison in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011. Hazare, arrested Tuesday for planning a public hunger strike, began his fast behind bars as his supporters held protests nationwide, with thousands detained by police, before officials ordered his release. Hazareâ's aide Manish Sisodia, arrested and released along with Hazare, said Hazare was refusing to leave unless police allowed him to continue his hunger strike indefinitely in a New Delhi park. (AP Photo/Mustafa Quraishi) *** Local Caption *** India Corruption Protest.JPEG-025c5.jpg -
August 16, 2011 - Supporters of Indian anti corruption activist Anna Hazare hold a candlelight vigil in front of a picture showing his image in Allahabad, India. Hazare arrested Tuesday for planning a public hunger strike began his fast behind bars as his??? -
August 16, 2011 - Policemen try to put back police barricades removed by opposition Bharatiya Janata Party activists protesting the arrest of Indian anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare in New Delhi, India. Hazare, arrested Tuesday for planning a public h??? -
August 16, 2011 - Indian supporters of People's Union For Civil Liberties (PUCL) hold cutouts of social activist Anna Hazare and shout slogans during a protest in Ahmadabad, India. The anti-corruption activist arrested Tuesday for planning a public hunge??? -
August 16, 2011 - India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party activists and supporters of prominent anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare shout slogans as they burn an effigy representing the Indian government during a protest in Amritsar, India. Hazare??? -
A supporter of prominent anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare shouts slogans after being detained outside Rajghat, Mahatma Gandhi's memorial, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011. Hazare was detained by police Tuesday morning just hours before he was set to embark on a public hunger strike to demand tougher anti-corruption laws on India's scandal-plagued government. (AP Photo) INDIA OUT *** Local Caption *** India Corruption Protest.JPEG-0bbe2.jpg -
August 16, 2011 - Supporters of Indian anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare gather around lighted candles outside the Tihar prison in New Delhi, India. Hazare, arrested Tuesday for planning a public hunger strike began his fast behind bars as his supporte??? -
August 16, 2011 - Supporters of Indian anti corruption activist Anna Hazare in horse carts take out a rally in his support in Allahabad, India. Hazare arrested Tuesday for planning a public hunger strike began his fast behind bars as his supporters held p??? -
Supporters of Indian anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare gather around lighted candles outside the Tihar prison in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011.Hazare, arrested Tuesday for planning a public hunger strike, began his fast behind bars as his supporters held protests nationwide, with thousands detained by police, before officials ordered his release. Hazare's aide Manish Sisodia, arrested and released along with Hazare, said Hazare was refusing to leave unless police allowed him to continue his hunger strike indefinitely in a New Delhi park. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) *** Local Caption *** India Corruption Protest.JPEG-0ed76.jpg -
August 16, 2011 - India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists try to break a police barricade as a water canon is fired on them during a protest against corruption in New Delhi, India. Police used bamboo batons and water canons to contr??? -
People hold placards as they participate in a rally to protest against widespread corruption and poor governance in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011. At least 5,000 people participated in the protest rally held on the death anniversary of India's independence leader Mohandas K. Gandhi, to show their anger over a series of scandals that have hit Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government in recent months. (AP Photo/Gurinder Osan)
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