Anna takes centrestage at Ramlila Maidan

Anna Hazare finally came out of the Tihar Jail after three days and will now head to Delhi's Ramlila Ground to continue his fast protest after making a public address.

  • Actor, VJ and ardent Anna Hazare supporter Purab Kohli tweeted this early morning shot of the Ramlila Ground. <br><br> "Early morning warm up at the Ramlila ground. Missed the Hero. Too early I guess," he tweeted.
    Actor, VJ and ardent Anna Hazare supporter Purab Kohli tweeted this early morning shot of the Ramlila Ground.

    "Early morning warm up at the Ramlila ground. Missed the Hero. Too early I guess," he tweeted.
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  • Doctor's check Anna Hazare at 9:00 pm on Saturday evening.
    Doctor's check Anna Hazare at 9:00 pm on Saturday evening.
  • In a statement at 9:45 pm, the medical team attending to Anna, said that all vitals were stable.
    In a statement at 9:45 pm, the medical team attending to Anna, said that all vitals were stable.
  • Anna rested as the fifth day of the protest continues.
    Anna rested as the fifth day of the protest continues.
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  • Anna motivates the scores of supporters at the Ramlila Ground on Saturday.
    Anna motivates the scores of supporters at the Ramlila Ground on Saturday.
  • Anna Hazare says a few word to his supporters at the Ramlila ground on Saturday, August 20.
    Anna Hazare says a few word to his supporters at the Ramlila ground on Saturday, August 20.
  • Scores came to support Anna Hazare, as the indefinite fast continues.<br> (Source: Ankit Chaturvedi)
    Scores came to support Anna Hazare, as the indefinite fast continues.
    (Source: Ankit Chaturvedi)
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  • Anna's supporters stand with placards at the Ramlila Ground on Saturday.<br> (Source: Ankit Chaturvedi)
    Anna's supporters stand with placards at the Ramlila Ground on Saturday.
    (Source: Ankit Chaturvedi)
  • On Day 2 of Anna Hazare's fast at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, the 74-year-old Gandhian is checked by a team of doctors watching over him.
    On Day 2 of Anna Hazare's fast at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, the 74-year-old Gandhian is checked by a team of doctors watching over him.
  • This marks the fifth day of Anna's protest against corruption.
    This marks the fifth day of Anna's protest against corruption.
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  • Anna seems to be reassuring the doctors of his health.
    Anna seems to be reassuring the doctors of his health.
  • Reports estimate the crowd at the Ramlila Ground to be around 5000 strong.
    Reports estimate the crowd at the Ramlila Ground to be around 5000 strong.
  • Anna Hazare, who was released from Tihar Jail yesterday, arrives on stage at the Ramlila Ground on Saturday, Day 5 of the ongoing protests.
    Anna Hazare, who was released from Tihar Jail yesterday, arrives on stage at the Ramlila Ground on Saturday, Day 5 of the ongoing protests.
  • The 74 year old social activist returned around 10 am on Saturday morning, waving to his accumulated supporters.
    The 74 year old social activist returned around 10 am on Saturday morning, waving to his accumulated supporters.
  • Anna has pledged to continue to fight for the Jan Lokpal Bill.
    Anna has pledged to continue to fight for the Jan Lokpal Bill.
  • Anna Hazare's supporters gather at the Ramlila Ground on Day 5 of the protests.
    Anna Hazare's supporters gather at the Ramlila Ground on Day 5 of the protests.
  • Anna Hazare rests on the stage made for him at the Ramlila Ground.
    Anna Hazare rests on the stage made for him at the Ramlila Ground.
  • A few words of motivation from Anna.
    A few words of motivation from Anna.
  • A child sits on Anna's lap as he speaks to fellow supporters.
    A child sits on Anna's lap as he speaks to fellow supporters.
  • The rain came down hard as Anna Hazare took centrestage at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi to formally launch his mass-protest against corruption. Two thousand people had spent the morning waiting to receive him as he made his way over from Tihar Jail atop a truck.
    The rain came down hard as Anna Hazare took centrestage at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi to formally launch his mass-protest against corruption. Two thousand people had spent the morning waiting to receive him as he made his way over from Tihar Jail atop a truck.
  • Anna is now on the fourth day of his hunger strike. 'I have lost three kilos," he said, "but you are my strength."
    Anna is now on the fourth day of his hunger strike. 'I have lost three kilos," he said, "but you are my strength."
  • He added, "We need to stop politicians from looting our country." As he began his protest fast, Anna was examined by doctors.
    He added, "We need to stop politicians from looting our country." As he began his protest fast, Anna was examined by doctors.
  • The anti-corruption activist left Tihar Jail this morning after spending three nights there. Ramlila Maidan has been transformed into a base camp for his 15-day demonstration.
    The anti-corruption activist left Tihar Jail this morning after spending three nights there. Ramlila Maidan has been transformed into a base camp for his 15-day demonstration.
  • Anna Hazare reached the Ramlila Ground after stopping at Rajghat.
    Anna Hazare reached the Ramlila Ground after stopping at Rajghat.
  • ?This is the second struggle for freedom, let's keep the baton alive,? the veteran social activist said.
    “This is the second struggle for freedom, let's keep the baton alive,” the veteran social activist said.
  • ?Whether I am alive or not, let the movement go on. We have to bring about change in India,? Anna Hazare told thousands of supporters waiting in the rain to receive him.
    “Whether I am alive or not, let the movement go on. We have to bring about change in India,” Anna Hazare told thousands of supporters waiting in the rain to receive him.
  • Anna Hazare applauds as he sits in the backdrop of a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi.
    Anna Hazare applauds as he sits in the backdrop of a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi.
  • Anna Hazare sits in the backdrop of a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at Ramlila Ground.
    Anna Hazare sits in the backdrop of a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at Ramlila Ground.
  • Thousands of supporters waited at the Ramlila Ground to receive him. Seen here with Kiran Bedi.
    Thousands of supporters waited at the Ramlila Ground to receive him. Seen here with Kiran Bedi.
  • Kiran Bedi waves the Tricolour
    Kiran Bedi waves the Tricolour
  • A supporters of Anna Hazare at Ramlila Ground.
    A supporters of Anna Hazare at Ramlila Ground.
  • Supporters of Anna Hazare at Ramlila Ground.
    Supporters of Anna Hazare at Ramlila Ground.
  • This image posted on Twitter shows thousands of Anna's supporters at the Ramlila Ground.
    This image posted on Twitter shows thousands of Anna's supporters at the Ramlila Ground.
  • Also on Twitter, this image from the Ramlila Ground.
    Also on Twitter, this image from the Ramlila Ground.
  • Anna's convoy stopped at Rajghat enroute to the Ramlila Ground where the social activist paid obeisance to Mahatma Gandhi.<br><br>Coming up: More images of Anna at Rajghat.
    Anna's convoy stopped at Rajghat enroute to the Ramlila Ground where the social activist paid obeisance to Mahatma Gandhi.

    Coming up: More images of Anna at Rajghat.
  • Anna Hazare was seen running at Rajghat, escorted by several policemen.
    Anna Hazare was seen running at Rajghat, escorted by several policemen.
  • The anti-corruption activist was greeted by nearly 700 people when he arrived to pray at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial en route to Ramlila Maidan.
    The anti-corruption activist was greeted by nearly 700 people when he arrived to pray at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial en route to Ramlila Maidan.
  • Anna reaches Ramlila Maidan
  • Policemen form a human chain around Anna Hazare at Rajghat.
    Policemen form a human chain around Anna Hazare at Rajghat.
  • Anna at Rajghat.
    Anna at Rajghat.
  • In this picture posted on Twitter, Anna waving to supporters at Rajghat.
    In this picture posted on Twitter, Anna waving to supporters at Rajghat.
  • Anna Hazare prays at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial at Rajghat.
    Anna Hazare prays at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial at Rajghat.
  • Anna reaches Ramlila Maidan
  • Anna Hazare prays at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial at Rajghat. Coming Up: Anna leaves Tihar.
    Anna Hazare prays at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial at Rajghat. Coming Up: Anna leaves Tihar.
  • Anna Hazare finally came out of the Tihar Jail after three days and will now head to Delhi's Ramlila Ground to continue his fast protest after making a public address.
    Anna Hazare finally came out of the Tihar Jail after three days and will now head to Delhi's Ramlila Ground to continue his fast protest after making a public address.
  • "The second freedom struggle has started from August 16," says Anna Hazare while addressing supporters outside Tihar.
    "The second freedom struggle has started from August 16," says Anna Hazare while addressing supporters outside Tihar.
  • Anna coming out of Tihar Jail, seen with Swami Agnivesh.
    Anna coming out of Tihar Jail, seen with Swami Agnivesh.
  • Anna Hazare waves the Tricolour as he stands on the back of a truck outside Tihar Jail.
    Anna Hazare waves the Tricolour as he stands on the back of a truck outside Tihar Jail.
  • The procession made a slow progress as Anna waved to his supporters on his way to Rajghat where he will pay obeisance to Mahatma Gandhi before proceeding to Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate.
    The procession made a slow progress as Anna waved to his supporters on his way to Rajghat where he will pay obeisance to Mahatma Gandhi before proceeding to Amar Jawan Jyoti at the India Gate.
  • Anna Hazare appealed to his supporters not to indulge in violence or damage public property.
    Anna Hazare appealed to his supporters not to indulge in violence or damage public property.
  • Escorted by police officials, Anna Hazare mounted a small podium erected just outside one of the gates of Tihar Jail where he has stayed since Tuesday.
    Escorted by police officials, Anna Hazare mounted a small podium erected just outside one of the gates of Tihar Jail where he has stayed since Tuesday.
  • Anna Hazare waves towards his supporters as he walks with Swami Agnivesh outside Tihar Jail.
    Anna Hazare waves towards his supporters as he walks with Swami Agnivesh outside Tihar Jail.
  • Anna Hazare addressing supporters outside Tihar Jail.
    Anna Hazare addressing supporters outside Tihar Jail.
  • Anna Hazare addressing his supporters.
    Anna Hazare addressing his supporters.
  • Anna Hazare outside Tihar Jail.
    Anna Hazare outside Tihar Jail.
  • Anna with the Tricolour.
    Anna with the Tricolour.
  • Anna with his cavalcade.
    Anna with his cavalcade.
  • Anna Hazare waves to supporters from the back of a truck as it moves from Tihar Jail to the Ramlila Ground.
    Anna Hazare waves to supporters from the back of a truck as it moves from Tihar Jail to the Ramlila Ground.
  • A young supporter of Anna Hazare waves the Tricolour outside Tihar Jail.
    A young supporter of Anna Hazare waves the Tricolour outside Tihar Jail.
  • This image posted on Twitter shows the large crowd greeting Anna Hazare outside Tihar Jail.
    This image posted on Twitter shows the large crowd greeting Anna Hazare outside Tihar Jail.
  • Supporters surround Anna's cavalcade outside Tihar.
    Supporters surround Anna's cavalcade outside Tihar.
  • Anna's cavalcade. (Image has been clicked by NDTV Correspondent Sidharth Pandey)
    Anna's cavalcade. (Image has been clicked by NDTV Correspondent Sidharth Pandey)
  • Anna supporters following the cavalcade. (This pic has been clicked by NDTV correspondent: Sidharth Pandey)
    Anna supporters following the cavalcade. (This pic has been clicked by NDTV correspondent: Sidharth Pandey)
  • Anna supporters with the cavalcade. (Image has been clicked by NDTV Correspondent Sidharth Pandey)
    Anna supporters with the cavalcade. (Image has been clicked by NDTV Correspondent Sidharth Pandey)
  • Kiran Bedi, close aide of Anna Hazare, reached the Ramlila Ground this morning, waiting to receive Anna Hazare. Coming Up: Ramlila Ground preps to receive Anna Hazare.
    Kiran Bedi, close aide of Anna Hazare, reached the Ramlila Ground this morning, waiting to receive Anna Hazare. Coming Up: Ramlila Ground preps to receive Anna Hazare.
  • Delhi police stand guard at the Ramlila Ground, the venue for Anna Hazare's 15-day fast.
    Delhi police stand guard at the Ramlila Ground, the venue for Anna Hazare's 15-day fast.
  • Loudspeakers being set up at Ramlila Ground
    Loudspeakers being set up at Ramlila Ground
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