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India Against Corruption-Chennai http://iacchennai.org/ Ph: 7358251781/82 Email:
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August 23rd, 2011, 6AM Updates & Highlights from the fasting venue: No. 153 LB rd, near Adayar Bus Depot, Next to HDFC bank, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 21 fasters are still on indefinite fast this afternoon which includes one woman. One faster, Prem Balaji was asked to withdraw on medical advice and he has been hospitalized for further observation. The attending doctor, Dr. Arunachalam’s press statement is attached to this update. We received note that several trader associations—Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangam, Kasi Chetty Street Trader’s Association, Madras Kirana Merchant Association (and 13 others) have…
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Tuesday, 23 August 2011 16:03
Press Statement from Attending Doctor
Written by Dr. Bhavana Upadhyaya
India Against Corruption-Chennai http://iacchennai.org/ Ph: 7358251781/82 Email:
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August 23rd, 2011, 6AM No. 153 LB rd, near Adayar Bus Depot, Next to HDFC bank, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai Press Statement from Attending Doctor Dr. M.Arunachalam, B.Sc., M.D., (Minsk) It’s a medical fact an adult person can fast for 21 days. Younger ones and elderly can fast for 14 days with water alone. The following are the symptoms of fasting and findings of the same amongst the 22 indefinite fasters in Chennai: Symptoms of Dehydration: This can be compensated by adequate intake of water. People who are fasting are allowed 200ml of water/hour…
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Tuesday, 23 August 2011 12:03
Rajanikant Extends Support To India Against Corruption
Written by Dr. Bhavana Upadhyaya
August 23rd, 2011 PRESS RELEASE India Against Corruption under the leadership of Shri Anna Hazare is continuing its crusade for saving the country from Corruption through legislation of Jan Lokpal bill. Annaji is continuing his fast for the seventh day today and there are several enthusiastic supporters from Chennai who are also observing indefinite fast. Today, the Superstar of Indian Cinema, Mr. Rajinikanth has announced his support for Anna Hazare and Jan Lokpal bill. In his statement he has said, “There can be no doubt that corruption is a dreaded disease that needs to be weeded from the Indian Society.…
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Tuesday, 23 August 2011 06:46
8th day early morning update and press meet
Written by Dr. Bhavana Upadhyaya
India Against Corruption-Chennai http://iacchennai.org/ Ph: 7358251781/82 Email:
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August 23rd, 2011, 6AM Updates & Highlights from the fasting venue: No. 153 LB rd, near Adayar Bus Depot, Next to HDFC bank, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 22 fasters still on indefinite fast for the 8th day today. They have completed 166 hours of fasting at this moment. One person had very low blood pressure and sugar and other conditions that could lead to jaundice. He has been administered medications to normalize. The sole woman faster also suffered from stomach upset and did not sleep through the night. She has also been administered appropriate…
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Monday, 22 August 2011 21:05
End of 7th day update and highlights for tomorrow
Written by Dr. Bhavana Upadhyaya
India Against Corruption-Chennai http://iacchennai.org/ Ph: 7358251781/82 Email:
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August 22, 2011, 9PM Updates & Highlights from the fasting venue: No. 153 LB rd, near Adayar Bus Depot, Next to HDFC bank, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 22 fasters are on indefinite fast, of which more than 14 members are on their 7th day fast. They are fading. Since day one, 850 relay fasters had registered for a day’s fast. 15,000 hits have been recorded on our website at the time of reporting, with 300 viewers for our live webcast/hour. Our chat box is very active on the website and people have reported finding…
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