Ramdev ends his fast, calls for defeat of Congress in LS polls

  • Yoga guru Ramdev on Tuesday broke his six-day fast and a distinctly anti-Congress protest on the blackmoney issue by calling for defeat of the Congress in the next elections. AP
  • Senior policeman detains yoga guru Baba Ramdev, right, during an anti-corruption protest in New Delhi on Monday. AP
  • Yoga guru Baba Ramdev speaks to his supporters on his way to being detained during an anti-corruption protest. AP
  • The result of any protest is not determined by the government but by the people. I am happy that over 400 MPs in Parliament supported our demands, says Ramdev
  • Congress hatao, desh bachao (Remove Congress, save the country), Ramdev said in his speech. AP
  • A supporter of yoga guru Baba Ramdev listens to a speech before marching towards the Parliament. AP
  • Ending the protest, he headed for his ashram in Haridwar while the supporters dispersed giving relief to authorities planning for tomorrow's Independence Day celebrations. AP
  • Supporters of yoga guru Baba Ramdev waves the flag during an anti-corruption protest. AP
  • Charging the UPA government with failing to bring back black money, he said the government would have lost if there was any voting on the issue in Parliament. AP
  • "Mr Prime Minister, tomorrow is Independence Day. If you don't speak about black money and corruption (in address to the nation), then you are as guilty as those who are corrupt," said Ramdev in his speech
  • Daring the government, Ramdev said he and his supporters could have stopped the Prime Minister from unfurling the flag on August 15. AP
  • Ramdev sits on a jeep as he along with his supporters march to India’s Parliament on Monday. AP
  • A supporter of Baba Ramdev shouts slogans after court arrest of Ramdev and thousands of his supporters on Monday. AP
  • Ramdev also claimed the support of all political parties except the Congress. AP