Voices from ground zero of Baba Ramdev's fast

Outpouring of support for the protest and anguish against corruption

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Sonam Saigal | June 4, 2011




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Vedbudhiyari, 73, from Rohtak

"Ramdev is like my son. I had to support him in whatever he wants to do. I haven't seen anyone like him. I am also on a hunger strike like him. I want India to be free from corruption. I will be with him in whatever he chooses to do for the country."

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Saurabh Kumar Singh, 12, studying in an Arya Samaj school, Diwan Chand, Lodi Road

"All our money has to come back. Only then will we be like America. Number one. The guilty should be punished. I am also on a hunger strike. The government has to listen to us."

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Ved Prakash, 75, Muradabad, who is on a three day fast

"Materialism has replaced all our values. The government keeps coming up with new schemes everyday but nothing is ever implemented. No one cares for the common man. The money kept in the banks abroad is our money, hard earned money. It has to be brought back. Such initiatives are very important to raise awareness on these issues. Fasting was successful during Anna, fasting will be successful for Baba!

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Jagdeep Singh, Haryana

"To save the country from the clasp of corruption a sadhu has taken up such a noble thing. He has taken up a satyagraha, fast. Participating in this fast is my contribution for the country. This is a fabulous opportunity to do something which will reap results. The government has to listen. Money has to be brought back. This is the beginning of the bigger revolution. So many things which Babaji is proposing is needed in our country.

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Damodar Thackeray, Vidharbha

"All his demands are good intentioned. I am supporting Baba's fast and will continue to, till he does. Fasting is the best way to cleanse body and mind. We will get one with god, which will help us do something for our country. I am stern follower of Baba. I practise his yoga and I cure people. I am with Baba."

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Pranati Datta, Kolkata

"This is a revolution. It is not for any caste, class or religion. This is for all of us. Young generation needs to participate more. Fasting is a way to attract everyone. We are following Gandhiji, he sent the Brits away, we will send the corrupt away."

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Priti Garg, Orissa

"All our black money has to be brought back. The value of the dollar will get revised then and there will be a day when we will get 50 dollars for one rupee. Our brothers and sisters will come back.Our hunger strike is a way to support solidarity to Baba who is doing good for the country. We are with him for our own benefit."

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