New Delhi:
Anna Hazare emerged from Tihar Jail at around noon today and made his way to the Ramlila Maidan in Central Delhi to launch his 15-day protest against corruption. Hundreds of supporters gathered outside Tihar Jail. Anna's close associate, Kiran Bedi, said he will move first to Mayapuri. He will then stop at Amar Jyoti at India Gate and visit Mahatma Gandhi's memorial at Rajghat before heading to Ramlila Maidan, where his base camp has been set up with hundreds of tents and toilets for the thousands that are likely to join him.
Ms Bedi requested his supporters to accompany him to Mayapuri. From there, she said, Anna should travel alone to avoid causing traffic jams.
The Delhi Police have warned that traffic delays are likely near Ramlila Maidan. Commuters are requested to avoid this area.
Police uses Facebook for Anna traffic advisoriesThe police is posting warnings for commuters on Facebook. Recent posts stated: Kindly avoid all roads adjacent to Tihar Jail including Lajwanti to Mayapuri Chowk road are heavy due to Shri Anna Hazare's protest. Another update said: Both carriageways of the road from Lajwanti Chowk to Sagarpur-T point red light have been closed for traffic due to Shri Anna Hazare's protest.
How to get to Ramlila Maidan