Baba Ramdev outfit launches blood-signature drive against corruption

March 23, 2011

Udupi, March 23: As many as 300 people, mainly students, under the banner of Udupi District unit of Bharath Swabhiman Yuva Sanghatane, made their signature in blood, to mark the campaign against corruption and black money, at Sheshashayana Auditorium, here on Wednesday.

Bharath Swabhimana Yuva Sanghatane is a youth organization formed by Baba Ramdev.

They signed a memorandum demanding the government to bring back money deposited in the Swiz Banks and utilize the same for the development of the nation. Over Rs 400 lakh crores of Indian money, earned by illegal means misusing laws, officials and power had been deposited in the Swiss Banks. If that was brought back to India and used for the welfare of the nation, every village will get a development fund of Rs 65 crores, unemployment problem could be solved, asmany as 64 types of taxes could be right off, every village could get a multi speciality hospital and play ground, 24 hour power and water supply would be provided and India could see a development, thrice the development of America'', the memorandum said.

Sri Nrisimhashrama Swamiji of Balkudru Mutt, Barkur, inaugurated the campaign by signing in blood. As the money brought back from Swiz Bank would empower the youth, students will have a major and responsible role to play.

PP Hegde, advocate and founder president of Yuva Shakthi Sanghatane, Sangha Pariwar leader Raghavendra Acharya, social activist Leeladhar Shetty Kaup, Swabhimani Sanghatane district unit President Harish Padukare and others participated in the programme.

Prior to the programme, students took out a march on the streets of Udupi from Kunjibettu.

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An IndiGo executive at MIA cited the FDTL rules, designed to prevent pilot fatigue by limiting crew working hours, as the cause of the cancellation. While alternative arrangements, including hotel stays, were offered, about 100 passengers chose to remain at the airport, creating tension. A replacement flight was arranged but also faced delays due to the same constraints, finally departing for Mumbai around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Passengers either flew, requested refunds, or postponed their travel.

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