Anna's Nation-Wide Rally Begins In Patna

5 Dariya News (By Our Special Correspondent)

Patna 30-Jan-2013

Noted anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare will start his nationwide anti-graft campaign with 'Jantantra rally’ from Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan on Wednesday.In a bid to send a political message, the Gandhian leader has chosen to hold a rally in Patna, which is the birthplace of legendary socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan, popularly known as JP.Patna has been chosen by the Anna Hazare to follow the legacy of JP's anti-graft movement.Anna arrived in Patna on Tuesday evening and spent the night at Jayaprakash Narayan's house at Kadamkuan here.Ahead of his rally, veteran social activist said that his movement was never disrupted because of the split with India Against Corruption (IAC) chief Arvind Kejriwal, and added that his 'Jantantra' rally would renew his crusade against rampant corruption.Anna Hazare also told reporters that a malicious campaign to spoil his movement is being run by some influential persons and some sections in media.