Protests in Pune, Nasik after Anna’s detention

August 16, 2011 04:04 pm | Updated August 11, 2016 04:24 pm IST - Pune

Supporters of Anna Hazare gathered at a square in Pune to condemn the police action and his detention in Delhi this morning.

Carrying placards, scores of people raised slogans at Balgandharva square, supporting Hazare’s anti-corruption campaign and condemning the government for “anti-democratic” measures.

The protesters took out a morcha through the streets before staging a noisy demonstration, in which, many youths and social activists participated.

Meanwhile, activists of Nasik District Bhrashtachar Virodi Andolan’, also took out a rally through the main streets of the city protesting against the police action.

Wearing Gandhi-caps, written with ‘Mi Anna Hazare’ (I Am Anna Hazare) and shouting anti-UPA slogans, hundreds of people, including senior citizens, freedom fighters, youths, participated in the rally.

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