National Advisory Council slams Government for Anna Hazare's arrest

In a major embarrassment for the government, members of the Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council - the body that advises the government on policy issues - on Tuesday came out in the open to protest the arrest of Anna Hazare. "I'm appalled at the government's action. Anna Hazare has every right to protest. One might agree or disagree with the specifics. But his right should never have been compromised . Dissent is what deepens democracy. Non-violent dissent should never be crushed," said Harsh Mander.

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