In India, the enduring Anna wave

This afternoon, Anna Hazare will arrive at Ramlila Maidan where he will become the epi centre of a mass-protest against corruption. Mr Hazare is at Tihar Jail currently, where he was taken on Tuesday after he was arrested. His aides say the 74-year-old activist will leave prison after Ramlila Maidan has been completely prepped for the 15-day protest that the police has sanctioned after extensive negotiations with Mr Hazare's team.A look at his supporters.

  • Anna supporters in Chennai organized a candlelight vigil in support of the 74-year-old activist.
    Anna supporters in Chennai organized a candlelight vigil in support of the 74-year-old activist.
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  • Anna supporters in Chennai organized a candlelight vigil in support of the 74-year-old activist.
    Anna supporters in Chennai organized a candlelight vigil in support of the 74-year-old activist.
  • Anna supporters in Chennai organized a candlelight vigil in support of the 74-year-old activist.
    Anna supporters in Chennai organized a candlelight vigil in support of the 74-year-old activist.
  • Anna supporters in Chennai organized a candlelight vigil in support of the 74-year-old activist.
    Anna supporters in Chennai organized a candlelight vigil in support of the 74-year-old activist.
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  • Anna supporters in Chennai organized a candlelight vigil in support of the 74-year-old activist.
    Anna supporters in Chennai organized a candlelight vigil in support of the 74-year-old activist.
  • Young supporters participate in a candlelight vigil in Hyderabad.
    Young supporters participate in a candlelight vigil in Hyderabad.
  • Supporters participate in a mass rally in Siliguri.
    Supporters participate in a mass rally in Siliguri.
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  • Supporters in Kolkata pray for Anna Hazare's health.
    Supporters in Kolkata pray for Anna Hazare's health.
  • Chandrakant Barot, 62 year-old supporter of the movement, enters his ninth day of fasting in Ahmedabad on August 24, 2011.
    Chandrakant Barot, 62 year-old supporter of the movement, enters his ninth day of fasting in Ahmedabad on August 24, 2011.
  • Barot began his fast in Ahmedabad as Anna Hazare began his in New Delhi.
    Barot began his fast in Ahmedabad as Anna Hazare began his in New Delhi.
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  • An Anna supporter takes a stand against corruption in New Delhi.<br> (Source: Yaduraj Nandan)
    An Anna supporter takes a stand against corruption in New Delhi.
    (Source: Yaduraj Nandan)
  • A young Anna supporter from Chandigarh.<br> (Source: Seema Khandelwal)
    A young Anna supporter from Chandigarh.
    (Source: Seema Khandelwal)
  • Mumbai citizens take to the streets for a march against corruption.
    Mumbai citizens take to the streets for a march against corruption.
  • On the streets of Delhi, citizens continue their march to protest corruption.<br> (Source: Rahul Gola)
    On the streets of Delhi, citizens continue their march to protest corruption.
    (Source: Rahul Gola)
  • More support for Anna Hazare on the streets of Delhi.<br> (Source: Rahul Gola)
    More support for Anna Hazare on the streets of Delhi.
    (Source: Rahul Gola)
  • At India Gate, a poster with a strong symbolic message.
    At India Gate, a poster with a strong symbolic message.
  • Young Aryan supporting Anna Hazare. (Picture sent by Rahul Pandey)
    Young Aryan supporting Anna Hazare. (Picture sent by Rahul Pandey)
  • Over one lakh protesters from the Mumbai branch of India Against Corruption (IAC) march from Bandra to Juhu.<br><br/> This image was posted on Twitter by IAC.
    Over one lakh protesters from the Mumbai branch of India Against Corruption (IAC) march from Bandra to Juhu.

    This image was posted on Twitter by IAC.
  • The protestors, from India Against Corruption (Mumbai), blocked traffic at Bandra Station, one of Mumbai's busiest local train stations.
    The protestors, from India Against Corruption (Mumbai), blocked traffic at Bandra Station, one of Mumbai's busiest local train stations.
  • The protestors, from India Against Corruption (Mumbai), blocked traffic at Bandra Station, one of Mumbai's busiest local train stations.
    The protestors, from India Against Corruption (Mumbai), blocked traffic at Bandra Station, one of Mumbai's busiest local train stations.
  • Protesters in New Delhi rally on the streets.<br><br/> (Source: Ashish Kumar Mishra)
    Protesters in New Delhi rally on the streets.

    (Source: Ashish Kumar Mishra)
  • Schoolchildren in Ahmedabad paint their faces to support Anna's movement on Saturday, August 20, 2011.
    Schoolchildren in Ahmedabad paint their faces to support Anna's movement on Saturday, August 20, 2011.
  • Children hold a portrait of anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare during a rally against corruption in Hyderabad.
    Children hold a portrait of anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare during a rally against corruption in Hyderabad.
  • Anna supporters in Siliguri proceed with their anti-corruption march.
    Anna supporters in Siliguri proceed with their anti-corruption march.
  • The people of Siliguri shout slogans for the cause.
    The people of Siliguri shout slogans for the cause.
  • In Kolkata, activists rally to show their support.
    In Kolkata, activists rally to show their support.
  • Madhulika Agarwal posted this pic of the peace march in Shyamnagar (Bengal) to support the cause.
    Madhulika Agarwal posted this pic of the peace march in Shyamnagar (Bengal) to support the cause.
  • Mumbai's famous <i>dabbawallas</i> sit on a day-long fast on Friday in support of Anna Hazare, breaking a tradition and striking work for the first time.
    Mumbai's famous dabbawallas sit on a day-long fast on Friday in support of Anna Hazare, breaking a tradition and striking work for the first time.
  • A child waves the Tricolour flag during a rally by the <i>dabbawallahs</i> in Mumbai.
    A child waves the Tricolour flag during a rally by the dabbawallahs in Mumbai.
  • Over 5,000 <i>dabbawalas<i> are taking part in the rally.
    Over 5,000 dabbawalas are taking part in the rally.
  • A child waves the Tricolour as <i>dabbawallahs</i> chant hymns during a rally in Mumbai.
    A child waves the Tricolour as dabbawallahs chant hymns during a rally in Mumbai.
  • Swami Ramdev led a march at Har Ki Pauri, near Haridwar.
    Swami Ramdev led a march at Har Ki Pauri, near Haridwar.
  • Children take part in a prayer for Anna Hazare in Amritsar.
    Children take part in a prayer for Anna Hazare in Amritsar.
  • Anna's supporters pray for him in Amritsar.
    Anna's supporters pray for him in Amritsar.
  • Supporters in Bengaluru at a rally to support Anna Hazare.(Photo sent by Deepesh Sharma)
    Supporters in Bengaluru at a rally to support Anna Hazare.(Photo sent by Deepesh Sharma)
  • Bangalore rallies for Anna. (Photo sent by Deepesh Sharma)
    Bangalore rallies for Anna. (Photo sent by Deepesh Sharma)
  • Anna supporters in Bengaluru. (Photo sent by Deepesh Sharma)
    Anna supporters in Bengaluru. (Photo sent by Deepesh Sharma)
  • Scenes from Bengaluru. Photo sent by Deepesh Sharma)
    Scenes from Bengaluru. Photo sent by Deepesh Sharma)
  • Anna supporters in Bengaluru. (Photo sent by Deepesh Sharma)
    Anna supporters in Bengaluru. (Photo sent by Deepesh Sharma)
  • A message from Anna's supporters in Bengaluru.(Photo sent by Deepesh Sharma)
    A message from Anna's supporters in Bengaluru.(Photo sent by Deepesh Sharma)
  • A candlelight vigil in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh. (Photo sent by Madhu)
    A candlelight vigil in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh. (Photo sent by Madhu)
  • People at a candlelight vigil in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh. (Photo sent by Madhu)
    People at a candlelight vigil in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh. (Photo sent by Madhu)
  • Supporters of Anna Hazare make a human chain that reads ?I am Anna? to express their support for social activist Anna Hazare in Allahabad.
    Supporters of Anna Hazare make a human chain that reads “I am Anna” to express their support for social activist Anna Hazare in Allahabad.
  • Allahabad University students make a panting of social activist Anna Hazare during a rally to express their solidarity.
    Allahabad University students make a panting of social activist Anna Hazare during a rally to express their solidarity.
  • In Kolkata, the supporters hold candles and torches as they march on the streets. <br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    In Kolkata, the supporters hold candles and torches as they march on the streets.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • Day 3 sees the crowds still forging through the lanes of Kolkata.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    Day 3 sees the crowds still forging through the lanes of Kolkata.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • A similar sight in Ahmedabad, supporters rally on the streets.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    A similar sight in Ahmedabad, supporters rally on the streets.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • Supporters shout slogans and hold placards on the streets of Amritsar.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    Supporters shout slogans and hold placards on the streets of Amritsar.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • Medical students carried out a candlelight march in the district of Akola, Maharashtra.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    Medical students carried out a candlelight march in the district of Akola, Maharashtra.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • Singer Kailash Kher showed his support for Anna Hazare in the best way he can- through song.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    Singer Kailash Kher showed his support for Anna Hazare in the best way he can- through song.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • He joined the other Mumbai supporters at Azad Maidan.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    He joined the other Mumbai supporters at Azad Maidan.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • Anna supporters in Guwahati held a candle light march.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    Anna supporters in Guwahati held a candle light march.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • Young and old walked to mark their support for the 74-year-old Gandhian.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    Young and old walked to mark their support for the 74-year-old Gandhian.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • For the third day running, Anna's supporters came out to show their support.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    For the third day running, Anna's supporters came out to show their support.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • In Bengaluru, Anna Hazare's supporters continued their vigil and show of support.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    In Bengaluru, Anna Hazare's supporters continued their vigil and show of support.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • Anna's supporters rally for him.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    Anna's supporters rally for him.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • Support for Anna Hazare continues unabated.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    Support for Anna Hazare continues unabated.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • Enacting scenes from India's struggle for freedom, young supporters of Anna Hazare join a rally held in Bengaluru's Freedom Park.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    Enacting scenes from India's struggle for freedom, young supporters of Anna Hazare join a rally held in Bengaluru's Freedom Park.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • Actor Shivaraj Kumar, counted among the biggest stars of the Kannada film industry, was present at Bengaluru's Freedom Park to lend his support to Anna Hazare's movement. The Bangalore protest rally was headed by former Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    Actor Shivaraj Kumar, counted among the biggest stars of the Kannada film industry, was present at Bengaluru's Freedom Park to lend his support to Anna Hazare's movement. The Bangalore protest rally was headed by former Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • Shivraj Kumar speaks at the rally.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    Shivraj Kumar speaks at the rally.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • Narendra Dhoni, brother of Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, joined Anna Hazare's supporters in Ranchi.
    Narendra Dhoni, brother of Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, joined Anna Hazare's supporters in Ranchi.
  • Narendra Dhoni with Anna supporters in Ranchi.
    Narendra Dhoni with Anna supporters in Ranchi.
  • Strong symbolism at a rally in Hyderabad.
    Strong symbolism at a rally in Hyderabad.
  • A rally in Mumbai to show support for Anna Hazare.
    A rally in Mumbai to show support for Anna Hazare.
  • Young supporters of Anna at a rally in Mumbai.
    Young supporters of Anna at a rally in Mumbai.
  • In Hyderabad, slogans and rallies to show support for social-activist Anna Hazare.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    In Hyderabad, slogans and rallies to show support for social-activist Anna Hazare.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • In Bhubaneshwar, protestors sit on the road during a rally to support Anna's campaign.
    In Bhubaneshwar, protestors sit on the road during a rally to support Anna's campaign.
  • Supporters wear Anna masks and shout slogans during a rally in Bhubaneshwar.
    Supporters wear Anna masks and shout slogans during a rally in Bhubaneshwar.
  • In Mumbai, enduring support for Anna Hazare.
    In Mumbai, enduring support for Anna Hazare.
  • Supporters in Hyderabad show their anguish at Anna Hazare's arrest. <br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    Supporters in Hyderabad show their anguish at Anna Hazare's arrest.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • Supporters in Hyderabad at a rally for Anna. <br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    Supporters in Hyderabad at a rally for Anna.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • Schoolgirls carry placards at a rally to muster support for Anna Hazare in Hyderabad. <br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    Schoolgirls carry placards at a rally to muster support for Anna Hazare in Hyderabad.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • Slogans, emotions run riot in Hyderabad.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    Slogans, emotions run riot in Hyderabad.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • For the third day running, Mumbai shows support for Anna Hazare.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    For the third day running, Mumbai shows support for Anna Hazare.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • School children hold posters, in support of Anna Hazare in Mumbai.
    School children hold posters, in support of Anna Hazare in Mumbai.
  • Students protesting in Mumbai.
    Students protesting in Mumbai.
  • College students in Mumbai join Anna's cause.<br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    College students in Mumbai join Anna's cause.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
  • School kids protesting in Mumbai.
    School kids protesting in Mumbai.
  • Supporters of Anna Hazare at Freedom Park in Bengaluru. <br><br><a href="http://www.ndtv.com/album/listing/news/day-2-india-stands-by-anna-hazare-11141" class="fn fl fa fs12"><span class="fr">Day 2:</span>India Stands by Anna Hazare</a>
    Supporters of Anna Hazare at Freedom Park in Bengaluru.

    Day 2:India Stands by Anna Hazare
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