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Arun George

Anna Hazare’s movement is founded on a strong plank of anti-corruption and unlike Ramdev, he has a reputation that is both unsullied and unquestionable. He has also said he would back the next political alternative only if the candidates were worthy of being elected and were not corrupt. Ramdev on the other hand will back the existing political parties without requiring them to change anything about themselves or any corrupt leaders as long as they enlist support for his movement. In this respect, Anna Hazare’s movement is more potent since it offers people an alternative from the political system they have tired of.read less read more

sudhee26

Politicians are not intimidated by Baba Ramdev since he has made it clear that he wont be forming a political party. Also, NDA was very cautious of Team Anna since they are morally right and cleaner than Baba Ramdev and his group. Media men were asking questions about Baba being political front of anti-congress parties, is there an issue here? why they want to hear from horse's mouth when things are apparent!? However, having said that, Team Anna should not be taken lightly, not all the time being political force will help, morality is the biggest defence, Team Anna has ample of it.read less read more