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Will fight against corruption till my last breath: Anna Hazare

Press Trust of India | Posted on Jan 17, 2013 at 08:18pm IST

Belgaum: Anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare on Thursday said he would continue his fight against corruption and goondaism till his last breath.

"I have been fighting corruption and goondaism throughout without bothering about my life and will continue to do so till my last breath," he said.

He recalled the influence of Swami Vivekananda's teachings on him, saying he had once tried to end his life in desperation but accidentally came across a book by Vivekananda which changed the course of his life.

Will fight against corruption till my last breath: Anna

Anna said that he has been fighting corruption without bothering about his life.

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