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The government's mistake from day one was to jail him for seven days. When they couldn't stop the protests, they tried to release him but he is way ahead of them and the protests are spreading across India.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-14553952
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Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has told parliament that the hunger strike by the anti-corruption activist, Anna Hazare, is "totally misconceived".

He said the 74 year old was trying to circumvent democracy by demanding an overhaul of an anti-corruption bill.

Mr Hazare spent the night inside Tihar jail in Delhi after rejecting an offer by the authorities to release him.

He has said he will remain there unless he can resume the public protest stopped by his arrest on Tuesday.

Protests backing his campaign have been gathering momentum across the country.

Hundreds of people have gathered outside Tihar jail, many carrying the Indian flag and shouting "Down with corruption" and "Hail Mother India".