Delhi Police deny permission to Anna’s fast at Jantar Mantar
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has denied permission to Team Anna to hold an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar from July 25, reasoning that the timing of the protest coincides with the Parliament’s Monsoon Session, when other outfits will also have to be accommodated at the spot.
“We have told them that during the period for which they have sought permission, Monsoon Session will be in progress and the Jantar Mantar road, being a regular road cannot be blocked for a fortnight. ,” Rajan Bhagat, PRO, Delhi Police, said.
Activists did not buy the arguement and said they will hold the protest only at the same spot or in jail while accusing Home Minister P Chidambaram for not being allowed to hold the fast
“Chidambaram is behind denial. He will never allow permission. Anshan is against these 15 ministers,” Arvind Kejrival wrote on Twitter. “People will not tolerate. Anshan will take place — either at Jantar Mantar or in jail.”
Team Anna had earlier announced an indefinite protest against the UPA government on the issue of corruption and its alleged failure to enact a strong Lokpal as well as not setting up a special investigation team to probe charges against PM Manmohan Singh and his 14 cabinet colleagues.
