India corruption: Protests swell in support of Hazare

Found on BBC News on Tuesday, 16 August 2011
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Tens of thousands of Indians have poured onto streets across the country in support of the jailed anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare.

At the capital's iconic India Gate, thousands shouted slogans and held placards demanding he be freed and that the government act on corruption.

Supreme Court lawyers have announced they will march to show their support for Mr Hazare, while auto-rickshaw drivers have gone on strike.

More and more people go out on the streets these days to fight for a better world.