I am with Baba Ramdev: Nitish Kumar

August 13, 2012 19:46

he Congress may have decided not to engage with yoga guru Baba Ramdev as he campaigns against corruption and black money, but other political parties have formed the equivalent of a human chain of support, emphatically announcing in quick succession that they support his cause. BJP president Nitin Gadkari and Sharad Yadav, who heads the JD-U, visited Baba Ramdev's camp in Delhi this morning, where they gave the all-clear to his motives, declaring that there is no political intent or agenda to his movement.

Baba Ramdev wants the government to take exigent steps for the repatriation of thousands of crores of rupees deposited by Indians in secret bank accounts for tax evasion. "You are not alone, guruji," said Mr Gadkari. "All members of the NDA are with you," he added referring to the coalition of political parties led by his BJP.

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