I have been interacting in a few forums where many of the members are actively involved with either the left or the congress party. Some of the major points discussed there were
Anna Hazzare is a passing phenomena
People are stupid to think that Jan Lokapl will reduce corruption
Apolitical movements will never be successful
Anna Hazzare is a threat to democracy
Anna Hazzare is a creation of the corporate media
Anna Hazzare is...
The freedom fighters who gave up their lives for India did it so that we could live in a better world, a world where leaders are chosen by the people and a world where fairness is the norm. We look down upon other countries where Kings still rule and where military controls the government. We hold the concept of democracy very dear, still we fail to see or fail to act when its being hijacked.
We kept our mouths shut the lobbying...