Team Anna move to go political weakened Lokpal cause: Naidu

Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsTelugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu hassaid that Anna Hazare has "weakened" the cause of Lokpal byannouncing his intention to float a political party."I feel that Anna has weakened the Lokpal movement,which received overwhelming support from common people. He should not haveannounced the formation of a political party," Chandrababu told reportershere today.The TDP has been a strong supporter of Anna and his fightfor a stronger Lokpal to rid the country of corruption.But, Anna team's political ambitions did not go down wellwith Chandrababu."Anna became an icon not only in India, but also abroadby fighting against corruption. Even the 'Time' magazine hailed hisanti-corruption struggle and likened it to the freedom struggle led by MahatmaGandhi. But now, he lost that and left the Lokpal cause weakened," theformer Chief Minister observed.He expressed hope that Yoga guru Baba Ramadev would continuehis crusade against corruption and black money in an apolitical fashion.first published:January 01, 1970, 05:30 ISTlast updated:January 01, 1970, 05:30 IST
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