'Kejriwal's arrest because of his own deed': Anna Hazare slams Delhi CM's shift in liquor policy stance -WATCH

Despite garnering significant public support, their movement eventually dissipated. Subsequently, Kejriwal ventured into mainstream politics by founding the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a move that Hazare viewed with discontent.

Anna Hazare voices displeasure over Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, points to policy shift on liquor (WATCH)

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First Published Mar 22, 2024, 12:52 PM IST

Social activist Anna Hazare on Friday (March 22) expressed disappointment over the trajectory of Arvind Kejriwal's career, saying that his disapproval of Kejriwal's involvement in formulating liquor policies. Hazare, who had previously collaborated with Kejriwal in anti-corruption movements, conveyed his dismay during a public appearance in Ahmednagar.

Hazare went down the memory lane about their joint efforts in call against corruption, including fasting protests for the establishment of an anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal. Despite garnering significant public support, their movement eventually dissipated. Subsequently, Kejriwal ventured into mainstream politics by founding the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a move that Hazare viewed with discontent.

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Last Updated Mar 22, 2024, 1:16 PM IST