Aug 19, 2011 02:44 PM
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(Updated Aug 19, 2011 02:46 PM)
Anna Hazare leaves Tihar jail to begin hunger strike
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare, who moved out from the Tihar Jail this morning, urged people not to give up the fight against rampant corruption.
The 74-year-old social activist, who moved towards Mayapuri Chowk in an open truck, urged thousands of his supporters not to give up the fight against corruption.
"I will join you all people at Ramlila Maidan. We should not let this spirit die down. Our freedom struggle is incomplete till corruption is wiped out. We want corruption to be completely removed from India. The fight against corruption is far from over. The fight for freedom has started, " said Hazare.
Emphasizing that this is India's second freedom struggle, Hazare thanking his supporters for the massive support said: "The second freedom struggle has started from August 16. India will not really be free until this movement is successful. This movement must not die."
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