<p>At 4:30 am, Ramdev, accompanied by saffron-clad monks and sangh parivar leaders, came on the dias and declared his fasting. Virtually a one-man-show in the entire day of the protest, Ramdev kept addressing the gathering which witnessed a mix of bhajans and yoga sessions to add flavour to the proceedings.<br /><br />Attacking the government with a tint of humour, Ramdev told his followers that the fast would help them in two ways—while the strike will help obese brothers and sisters, it will also bring in wealth to the country. When a follower gave him a Rs 11 lakh cheque, he quipped, “Take photos, this is not black money.”<br /><br />Braving the scorching sun, the supporters of Ramdev created different ways to portray corruption and its impact on society. A young man, dressed like Ravan with his ten faces displaying images of ruling party leaders, was seen dancing and shouting slogans against corrupt politicians. Another section of young followers of Ramdev were busy painting canvas and T-shirts with anti-graft slogans.<br /><br />Bhojpuri star Manoj Tiwari, who extended his support to the fast, also sang patriotic songs with others.<br /><br />Metelda Gloutz, a German traveller, said: “Yoga Swamiji is popular and I have read about him. I came to express my solidarity as this is an interesting protest.”<br /></p>
<p>At 4:30 am, Ramdev, accompanied by saffron-clad monks and sangh parivar leaders, came on the dias and declared his fasting. Virtually a one-man-show in the entire day of the protest, Ramdev kept addressing the gathering which witnessed a mix of bhajans and yoga sessions to add flavour to the proceedings.<br /><br />Attacking the government with a tint of humour, Ramdev told his followers that the fast would help them in two ways—while the strike will help obese brothers and sisters, it will also bring in wealth to the country. When a follower gave him a Rs 11 lakh cheque, he quipped, “Take photos, this is not black money.”<br /><br />Braving the scorching sun, the supporters of Ramdev created different ways to portray corruption and its impact on society. A young man, dressed like Ravan with his ten faces displaying images of ruling party leaders, was seen dancing and shouting slogans against corrupt politicians. Another section of young followers of Ramdev were busy painting canvas and T-shirts with anti-graft slogans.<br /><br />Bhojpuri star Manoj Tiwari, who extended his support to the fast, also sang patriotic songs with others.<br /><br />Metelda Gloutz, a German traveller, said: “Yoga Swamiji is popular and I have read about him. I came to express my solidarity as this is an interesting protest.”<br /></p>
