Supporters of veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Friday expressed disappointment over the civil society activists move to float a new political party.

Earlier on Thursday while addressing his supporters, Hazare hinted of forming a political party. Ram Avatar, a supporter told reporters that they were let down with Anna''s decision as their purpose was to combat graft and not any political party.

"We are very disappointed with Hazare's statement. We have been participating in the campaign for past eight-nine days we were shocked to listen to his statement. We want that this movement should continue and it should not be transformed in any type of political battle because people and students who have come from far off areas, from schools and universities want to fight against corruption and not against any political system. "I think Anna should take his decision back," said Ram Avatar .

Vijay Kumar, a campaigner, said that formation of a political party would not help to make a difference in the democratic system of the country. "If Anna will choose politics, then we would like to tell him that there are many parties who had majority in parliament but still they were not able to pass those laws which will benefit the democratic system of the country. That is why I want that Anna Hazare should drop the idea of politics as an alternative and should concentrate on the movement," said Kumar.