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Summary Anna Hazaresaid Sunday that his supporters comprise a people's parliament above elected assembly.
Anna Hazare vowed during his sixth day of fasting to carry on indefinitely unless legislation is passed by Aug. 30 creating an anti-corruption watchdog with authority over the judiciary and prime ministers office.Hazares campaign has received nonstop media attention and widespread support among both wealthy and poor Indians fed up with rampant bribery and favoritism. But some have accused the 73-year-old activist of hijacking public policy and disrespecting the legislative process by trying to force elected officials to bow to his own agenda.Hazare told thousands gathered Sunday around his protest stage in a New Delhi park that the peoples parliament is higher than the national Parliament.He accused lawmakers of looting the national treasury, but said people who are the masters have awakened and must send corrupt officials to jail.
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