Democracy defiled a day after Independence Day

In a desperate demonstration of panicked overreaction, the UPA on Tuesday let loose the Delhi Police to arrest Anna Hazare and leaders of his anti-corruption movement to pre-empt their protest fast. Just a day after India celebrated its 65th Independence Day, Indian democracy once again stood defiled. The Opposition and social activists were quick to point out that the crackdown was reminiscent of Emergency declared by Indira Gandhi in 1975.

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