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Monday 29 October 2012

General VK Singh: Anna Hazare's new Arvind Kejriwal?

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General VK Singh: Anna Hazare's new Arvind Kejriwal?
Clean Media Correspondent

Mumbai, Oct 29 (CMC) A joint media briefing by Anna Hazare and former army chief Gen VK Singh in Mumbai on Monday indicated the latter has replaced Arvind Kejriwal in the social activist's scheme of things.

On more than one occasion, Singh replied to queries directed at Hazare, expounding on the new strategy of the anti-graft movement.

He was seen fielding "tricky" questions addressed to Hazare, coming out with his own explanation while doing so.

Hazare had also served in the army and his admiration for the General was evident as he announced their plan of a nationwide tour.

"We are not just two people. Lakhs and crores will come onto the streets to support the movement," Hazare said.

On his part, Gen Singh slammed the current system for "completely ignoring" the principle of a welfare state enshrined in the Constitution and surrendering to market forces.

"The existing governmental system has completely disregarded the soul and spirit of the Constitution. Part 4 of the Constitution, the Directive Principle of State Policy, has been blatantly ignored. Not just the government but also the opposition is silent over this issue.

"The question that comes up is: who has given the right to ignore the core philosophy of Constitution? The government’s policies are supposed to be for the well-being of the poor masses but these are somehow being made to help private companies to make profit. No one is questioning these policies in Parliament," he said.

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