Associated Press

NEW DELHI (AP) — A popular yoga guru and thousands of his supporters were detained by police for several hours Monday after they tried to march to India’s Parliament to intensify an anti-corruption protest and press for a change of government.

Waving Indian flags and shouting slogans, the protesters climbed into police buses parked around the sprawling New Delhi fairground that Ramdev and his supporters had occupied for the past four days.

They were taken to a city stadium, and by evening, were free to leave, said Rajan Bhagat of New Delhi police.

However, Ramdev refused to leave and asked police to provide water and food for thousands of his supporters. He said he would end his five-day-old fast only after that.

Ramdev and his supporters are likely to spend the night at the stadium.

Before the march, the bearded, saffron-clad yogi urged his supporters to throw out the ruling Congress Party and bring in a “clean” government.

“Throw out the Congress; save the country,” he shouted as his followers applauded and cheered wildly.

Ramdev had been fasting to demand a robust ombudsman law to keep checks on government, a strong and independent Central Bureau of Investigation and efforts to act against tax evasion and illegal money sent to banks abroad. He had set a Sunday deadline for a response from the government but received none.

“The government has become completely deaf. We have to make them hear us. Now our protest will move from here to the doorstep of the Parliament,” Ramdev said.

Although Ramdev has often said he is not aligned with any political party, he was joined Monday by leaders from the main opposition parties.

Nitin Gadkari, president of the right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party, and Sharad Yadav of the socialist party were among those who addressed the crowd, promising their support in the fight against corruption.

Another anti-graft activist, Anna Hazare, ended his latest hunger strike last week after attracting declining crowds at his protest. Hazare and his supporters said they would give up agitating and join politics instead.

Millions of Indians watch Ramdev’s daily TV show, and he has used his popularity in recent years to campaign against corruption.

Support for Ramdev’s protest has been dwindling though. About 10,000 people were in attendance Monday, less than half the number at the start of the protest.

Critics have accused Ramdev, whose real name is Ramkishan Yadav, of amassing a fortune in donations and not paying taxes. Ramdev denies all allegations of financial wrongdoing.

Before Monday’s march, police posted prohibitory orders in central New Delhi banning the assembly of more than five people. Security was tightened all around Parliament, with roads to the iconic building barricaded and armed police and paramilitary soldiers deployed at major crossroads.

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Police in the Indian capital Delhi have stopped prominent anti-corruption campaigner Baba Ramdev from marching to parliament to stage a protest.

Baba Ramdev and his supporters have been detained for allegedly “violating prohibitory laws”.

Known as the yoga guru, Baba Ramdev says he is campaigning for the recovery of bribe money allegedly held overseas.

He is also demanding stronger anti-corruption laws. He has millions of supporters across India.

His daily TV programme is watched by people across the country.

Last June he held a nine-day anti-corruption hunger strike before the police evicted him from Delhi.

His latest protest – attended by several thousand people – was held at the Ramlila ground in Delhi, the venue of his protest last year.

‘Peaceful’

Baba Ramdev told his supporters on Monday that they should march to parliament and hold a “peaceful” protest there.

“Throw out the Congress [the governing party] and save the country,” he said, before beginning his march.

But police stopped him and his supporters near a flyover in the city and detained them.

On Sunday, Baba Ramdev said he would “intensify the protest across the country in the form of a people’s revolt”.

He asked his supporters to be ready to court arrest, but urged them to be peaceful.

In June, the yoga guru joined leading campaigner Anna Hazare to undertake a day-long fast in protest against corruption.
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A few days are left for the 9th August Kranti led by Swami Ramdev to make Bharat (India) corruption free. Whenever injustice reached its peak in past, great souls like Maharishi Vashishtha, Vishwamitra, Parshuram, Acharya Chanakya, Maharishi Dayanand, Swami Vivekanand, Shri Arvind, Mahatma Gandhi and even Lord Shiva, Lord Rama, Yogeshwar Lord Krishna intervened and nation was saved.

Lord Krishna declared `Paritranaya Sadhuna Vinashaya Cha Dushkritam’. Swami Ramdev is following the path of those great souls and as a Sanyasi he is, he is also performing his obligation to save the nation.

All patriotic Indians are requested to attend and organize a peaceful agitation in support of  Swami Ji’s peaceful anti-corruption agitation to be held at Ramlila Maidan Delhi on August 9.

We need answers from ruling party why they think it is difficult to declare black money as national asset? Why the Lok Pal Bill cannot be passed to uproot corruption? Why can’t they remove Land acquisition act and why is the actual price paid to the farmer way below the minimum support price (MSP)? Why they cannot stop loot of natural resources like iron, coal, gas, petrol, diamond and gold by multinationals and why they cannot establish `Swadeshi` system in place?

The nation again witnessed death of Democracy, justice and a planned conspiracy to defame when Acharya Balkrishan was detained, in the most shameful manner. The Government, rather than bringing back the black money, has unleashed all efforts to save the corrupt. When Swami Ramdev ji, raised his voice against corruption and demanded a strong Lok Pal bill, the government spared no effort in defaming him and his associates.

Members of Bharat Swabhiman Overseas USA, Patanjali Yogpeeth USA and other concerned NRIs fully support the movement and will gather in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Tampa and other cities from August 9, 2012 to show solidarity and support for Swami Ramdev ji’s movement.

Bharat Swabhiman Overseas urges all NRI brothers and sisters to sponsor the activities such as tents, food, water, sanitation arrangements at the Ramlila Grounds. Every cent of the donations will be sent to India to support these activities. Donors’ names will be announced from the stage at Ramlila Grounds during the Andolan. Send your tax-deductible donations to:

Bharat Swabhiman Overseas Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit USA organization

323 W. Alkire Lake Dr.

Sugar Land, TX 77478

For further information, visit www.BharatSwabhimanUSA.org or contact Shekhar Agrawal @ 713-443-8228 or  e-mail to bharatswabhimanusa@gmail.com

Video link to Swami ji  Speech @ तरुण क्रांति पुरस्कार Ahmedabad, Gujarat as he shares the stage with Narendra Modi ,CM Gujarat.

http://www.bharatswabhimansamachar.in/swami-ji-speech-taraun-sagar-kranti/

Press Release

The whole world witnessed the death of democracy in India on June 4, 2011 when at mid night hour, the Indian police brutally attacked the sleeping people at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.  These innocent people under the leadership of Baba Ramdev were peacefully fasting in protest against high corruption prevailing in India and asking to bring back India’s black money stashed in foreign countries. Raj Bala, one of the protestors, succumbed to the police atrocities.  Baba Ramdev is moving all over India in his crusade against black money and corruption with full strength and speed with the overwhelming support of masses. On its first anniversary on June 3, 2012, a one-day token fast under banner of Bharat Swabhiman Trust will be held in Delhi to commence his new phase of fight against corruption and related matters. The members of Bharat Swabhiman Overseas USA and other concerned NRIs fully support the movement. Houston area members and supporters will be gathering on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Arya Samaj Vedic Center to discuss the future plan in support of the movement. For additional details, please visit www.BharatSwabhimanUSA.org or call Shekhar Agrawal @ 713-443-8228.

You are cordially invited with Family and Friends to join in the celebration of DYMT Foundation Day Ceremony in Haridwar from March 28 till April 3, 2012 (See the attached Invitation from Haridwar and the Registration Form). The 7- day event will be full of learning and fun activities. With the great company of our members, Yog teachers and supporters, everyone should have a MEMORABLE TIME there. There will be a Level 3 Yoga training workshop from March 28th till April 3, 2012 and anyone interesting in becoming a Yog teacher is welcome to join the workshop.

Please circulate to all Yoga teachers, students, friends and family members to take advantage of this opportunity.

A list of few activities that we will participate in while enjoying the March-April Great weather in Haridwar:
1. 7- Day morning Yog Camp with Yogrishi Swami Ramdev ji Maharaj
2. Level 3 Yog Teacher Training Workshop for people interested in Yog Teacher Certification from Patanjali Yogpeeth
3. Advanced Yog training and classes from PP Swami Ramdevji.
4. Advanced Ayurveda training from PP Swami Ramdevji and Acharya Balkrishanji.
5. Special meeting and Q&A session with Swamiji and Acharyaji.
4. Purification & Detoxification by Panchkarma including Ayurvedic Abhayanga (Massage), Shirodhara, Savedana (Steam bath),
Vaman, Basti etc. at nominal charges
5. Spiritual discourses from Guru Pradyumanji Maharaj, Pujya Swamiji, Pujya Acharyaji and many other Saints
6. Learn Jal Neti, Sutra Neti, Vaman Dhouti, Shatkarma etc.
7. Tour of various Patanjali facilities; Padhartha – biggest food park in the world, Divya Pharmacy, Patanjali Ayurveda,
Patanjali Phase 1, Yog Gram, etc.
8. Opportunity to visit Haridwar and Rishi Kesh at your own leisure
9. Enjoy the great Evening Cultural programs
10. Free Vaidya Consultation

And many more ……….to be informed later

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स्वामी रामदेव जी अपने ऊपर लगाये गए आरोप की वो बीजेपी और RSS का मुखोटा है, का जवाब देते हुए कहते है की वो १२१ करोड़ भारतीयों का मुखोटा है। वो मुद्दों के आधार पर लड़ रहे है उन्होंने सभी पार्टियों से कहा की लिख कर दे की वो काला धन को देश के रास्ट्रीय सम्पति घोषित करना चाहते है और जिन लोगो के नाम पर काला धन जमा है उन लोगो के खिलाफ क़ानूनी करवाई करने को राजी है। जिन जिन पार्टियों ने उनको लिखित रूप में उनकी मांगो का समर्थन किया है वो उनके खिलाफ नहीं है। सभी पार्टियों ने लिखित रूप से उनके बात मानी है केवल कांग्रेस पार्टी इसका विरोध कर रही है। वो कहते है की लगता है कांग्रेस पार्टी के लोगो का ही काला धन जमा है इसलिए कांग्रेस पार्टी काला धन को देश को दिलाना नहीं चाहती है।

बाबा रामदेव अन्ना हजारे के ख़राब सेहत के बारे में सनसनीखेज खुलासा करते हुए बताते है की जिस डॉक्टर के गलग इलाज के कारन अन्ना की सेहत इतनी ख़राब हुए है उसको कांग्रेस पार्टी पद्मविभुसन पुरूस्कार देने जा रही है। इससे साफ़ पता चलता है की अन्ना के खराब सेहत के पीछे कांग्रेस का हाथ है। स्वामी रामदेव कहते है की अब जनता को इन भ्रस्त राजनेताओ को जूते, स्याही वगेरह नहीं वोट की चोट देनी है। स्वामी  जी ने अपने ऊपर लगाये गए सारे आरोपों का बेबाकी से जवाब दिया । आप सभी इस विडियो को देखे और शेयर करे।

The Event will be rescheduled to a later date. Patanjali Yogpeeth USA Trust will update of Swamiji’s visit on the website, www.pyptusa.org

Your support and dedication for Swamiji’s mission is highly appreciated.