New Delhi: Tihar jail overnight became the new Jantar Mantar for team Anna Hazare and a protest venue for thousands of Anna supporters. Anna's associate Manish Sishodia said, "I would appeal to people that please come here and sit with us till Anna Hazare is freed."
By 11 pm on Tuesday, there was a crowd of atleast 3000 people outside the prison complex - students, elderly couples, even working professionals. One of the protestors Gurdeep Singh said, "I'd like to correct you, its 2 am in the morning and I don't think anyone should sit at home right now. If you're sleeping, you're doing a great injustice to your nation."
Like Gurdeep there were many others who came to Tihar straight after finishing their day's work.
No one looked tired or bored, perhaps it was because of all the spirited singing.
It is 3:30 am, the numbers have reduced but the enthusiasm of these people hasn't gone down. Many of them were singing patriotic numbers and there are others who are just present to show their solidarity.
But they're all clear in their resolve and that is no one will leave this location till the time Anna Hazare steps out.
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