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Arvind Kejriwal tweets to declare that his mission for the day had been accomplished. "Today's movement had 2 purposes. (1) tell people how BJP and Congress are hand in gloves. People from both parties got coal blocks (2) expose the brutal, corrupt nature of political establishment. Expose their arrogance of power. Both objectives achieved. I salute all krantikaris."
(In this image, supporters of Arvind Kejriwal shield him as he flees the police during clashes at a protest near the Prime Minister's official residence in New Delhi.)
(In this image, supporters of Arvind Kejriwal shield him as he flees the police during clashes at a protest near the Prime Minister's official residence in New Delhi.)
Protesters deflated the tyres of a bus that was meant to take him to Mandir Marg police station after they were detained this afternoon during the protest march.
Arvind Kejriwal told protesters to disperse after his release. He said, " We have proved our point. It's time now to disperse peacefully."
Activist Arvind Kejriwal, who was leading the protest march by India Against Corruption, has been released by police.
Arvind Kejriwal detained, water canons and tear gas used on protestorsActivist Arvind Kejriwal was detained for the second time in the day by the Delhi Police for protesting without permission. In an attempt to stop Mr Kejriwal and his supporters from entering high-security areas of the capital, the Delhi Police retorted to baton charge, tear gas and water canon.
Arvind Kejriwal detained again by Delhi Police today for protesting without permission. After his detention, Mr Kejriwal said, "We had two motives today; firstly, people have understood that BJP and Congress are together as far Corrupt practices are concerned, and secondly to expose the corrupt practices and the Dictatorial nature of the UPA government. The police must understand that it is their moral obligation to support us in this fight against corruption."
Water canons being used on protesters by Delhi Police at Tughlak Road in Delhi.
Arvind Kejriwal, who was leading the anti-graft protest march, has been detained for the second time today.
Members of India Against Corruption and supporters were stopped at Tughlaq Road by police. Water canons were used to disperse the crowd. Police resorted to baton charge, fired tear gas shells on protesters at the Teen Murti Marg.
The members of India Against Corruption, along with around two thousand supporters, are moving in three groups towards the residences of the PM at 7 Race Race Course Road, Congress President Sonia Gandhi at 10 Janpath and BJP President Nitin Gadkari at Teen Murti Lane.
Activist Arvind Kejriwal addresses gathering at Jantar Mantar. He said, "Remove those caps that say 'I am Arvind' and wear caps that say 'I am Anna'. We are doing this under Anna Hazare's guidance and with his blessings."
Political analyst Yogendra Yadav on stage with other members of India Against Corruption at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Sunday. In his speech, Mr Yadav has claimed the two biggest parties (Congress and BJP) are both equally responsible for the coal scam.
Members of India Against Corruption on stage at Jantar Mantar in Delhi today. The activists have decided to go ahead with their plan to protest outside the residences of the key political leaders after being detained for about an hour this morning for defying police orders.
Why protests by politicians are never stopped, Arvind Kejriwal asks 
Mr Kejriwal slammed the government for the crackdown on protesters this morning. He says the protest will continue according to plan. The anti-corruption group will continue their protest outside key political leaders from 12 noon today.
After his release, activist Arvind Kejriwal said, "The Congress and the BJP hold so many protests. They are never stopped. Raj Thackeray takes a rally without police permission, thousands attend, but he is not stopped. He is in fact given police protection. Why are we being stopped from holding a peaceful protest."
Activists Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia have reached Jantar Mantar after they were released by Delhi Police.
Arvind Kejriwal, others released after being detained for protesting outside residences of Prime Minister, Sonia GandhiActivists Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia along with other members of India Against Corruption were released after being detained for just over a hour by the Delhi Police early today morning for protesting outside the residences of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi without permission.
Anti-graft protesters gather at Jantar Mantar where India Against Corruption members will continue their agitation. The activists were released after being detained for just over an hour this morning for defying police orders and protesting outside Congress President Sonia Gandhi's residence.
Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia after they were released from detention by Delhi Police. They are now going to Jantar Mantar along with the supporters to hold protest.
Arvind Kejriwal and other anti-corruption activists who were detained this morning have been released. They have been allowed to go to Jantar Mantar where they will continue their protest.
Members of India Against Corruption being detained from outside Congress President Sonia Gandhi's residence in Delhi this morning.
The car taking Arvind Kejriwal to Bawana jail is not being allowed to leave Mandir Marg police station by the volunteers of the India Against Corruption group.
Delhi Police has said that Metro Rail services in the city will remain normal today. Earlier, the police had said that six Metro stations in central Delhi will be closed from 8 am to 6 pm today to keep protestors from reaching the homes of the Prime Minister and BJP president Nitin Gadkari.
Arvind Kejriwal and other members of the India Against Corruption group are now being taken to a makeshift jail in Bawana.
Arvind Kejriwal, others detained for protesting outside residences of Prime Minister, Sonia GandhiA handful of members of the India Against Corruption were protesting against the alleged coal allocation scam outside the residences of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi when they were detained on Sunday morning.
Members of India Against Corruption who have taken to the Mandir Marg police station after they were detained. Several protesters have gathered outside the police station.
Members of India Against Corruption including activist Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia were detained by the Delhi Police today for protesting outside the residences of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Sunday morning.
