How the Ramdev crisis developed
After a defiant Baba Ramdev refused to call off his fast despite its best efforts, the government hardened its stand and has asked the Yoga icon to leave Delhi.
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After a defiant Baba Ramdev refused to call off his fast despite its best efforts, the government hardened its stand and asked the Yoga icon to leave Delhi.
Delhi Police served an externment order on Baba Ramdev under Section 144. Police sources say the order was issued after Mr Ramdev used the Ramlila Ground to stage a hunger strike against corruption instead of organising a Yoga camp. -
When he once again reached the dais, cops tried to zero in, and that is when all hell broke loose. Supporters first formed a ring around Baba Ramdev to prevent him from being arrested, and then started throwing stones at the policemen. Some of the protesters were injured in the incident.
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Baba Ramdev shunned his trademark saffron and arrived at his Patanjali ashram in Haridwar dressed in white on Sunday afternoon. He looked wan and weary as he recounted events leading up to his eviction from Delhi. He also made clear that his hunger-strike was still on.
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Baba Ramdev described the police action as the "darkest night of my life." Breaking down several times, he said he had not seen such atrocities before. "The police force 5000-10,000 in number, did not even spare the smallest children. Women and children were dragged and beaten up," he said.