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NEW DELHI: Activist Anna Hazare dismissed RSS' controversial claim that the saffron outfit had supported the Ramlila agitation for the Jan Lokpal bill. Debunking the RSS claim, Anna told reporters from his native Ralegaon Siddhi in Maharashtra, "Nobody approached me. Not a single RSS worker met me or approached me. How are they saying this? I don't know." He was reacting to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks at the RSS' annual Dussehra rally in Nagpur on Thursday that its volunteers "are already active in all movements against corruption without craving for their own position and credit".

Anna on Friday launched his campaign against Congress in the Hissar Lok Saba by-poll. He urged people not to vote for the party because it has failed to bring the Jan Lokpal bill. Carrying out his threat issued three days ago, Anna made an appeal to the electorate through a CD that was posted online, saying Congress should be defeated. "We have appealed to the people. Congress should be defeated as it has failed to bring the Jan Lokpal bill," he said in the 10-minute CD called ``The Government of the Corrupt".

Thackeray cousins revive anti-immigrant campaign Sanjay Jog / Mumbai October 08, 2011, 0:31 IST In the run up to the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation, the estranged Thackeray cousins Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj have again upped the ante against immigrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, to appease the pro-Marathi votebank. This time, in the line of fire are auto rikshaw drivers from Mumbai and the Thane. A large number of the auto drivers are being attacked by both Shiv Sena and MNS workers for not accepting short route fares and their opposition to the installation of electronic meters. Both parties have indicated that the migrants would have to toe their line or face their wrath. Click here to visit SME Buzz

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- Markets on a firm ground - Fraudsters smell a chance to make money even in Jobs' death - Nasdaq off 1% after 3-day market rally - Railways' earnings up by over 10% - Tax collections up 22% in six months More Workers are from both parties are engaged in one up manship over damaging auto rikshaws and beating drivers in the larger interest of protecting the commuter. However, the violent attacks have embarassed the Sena's ally, the Bharatiya Janata Party, which has condemned the incidents. The Maharashtra BJP has expressed concerns that supporting the Shiv Sena could be suicidal during the civic body elections. Auto rikshaw union leaders Sharad Rao and Abu Azmi have appealed to the state government to take action against Shiv Sena and MNS workers for perpetrating violence. On its part, the state home minister R R Patil has announced that due action will be taken against those involved in attacking drivers and damaging auto rikshaws. However, the ruling Congress and NCP, who are undecided over contesting the coming elections jointly, have been mere observers. Raj Thackeray had criticised Rao's stand against installating electronic meters and his inaction against errant rikshaw drivers. He had said his party workers will organise an "MNS style" retaliation against north Indian rikshaw drivers. On the other hand, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said the party would support passengers against arrogant auto rikshaw drivers who were responsible for causing inconvinience to them. The Thackerays had earlier blamed migrants for spreading malaria in Maharashtra last year and had also said the influx of north Indians had resulted in terror attacks in Mumbai. Further, the Shiv Sena and MNS had attacked north Indian immigrants who had arrived in Mumbai to appear for examinations held by PSU

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