Mamata has made more sacrifices than Kejriwal: Hazare

March 06, 2014 00:25

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has made more "sacrifices" in life than Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and it would be a good thing if she becomes the Prime Minister, social activist Anna Hazare has said.

"As compared to Mamata, Kejriwal has made lesser sacrifices. Despite being a Chief Minister, Mamata does not use government bungalow or vehicle. She moves around in simple clothes and slippers.

"Instead of wooing big industries, she is village-centric in her economic outlook. I am impressed by her ideology," he said addressing a press conference in Indore.

To a query, the anti-corruption crusader said "Mamata is capable of becoming Prime Minister because of her thinking. If she becomes Prime Minister, it will be a good thing."

In an apparent reference to BJP leader Narendra Modi and Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi, Hazare said "only the names of two people are doing the round for the post of Prime Minister. However, both of them focus on big industries and don't talk about village-based economy. Any of them becoming Prime Minister will not make India's future bright."

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