VARANASI: The city residents erupted in joy and celebrations the moment anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare ended his fast at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday morning.
The anti-corruption campaign run on Gandhian values of non-violence, peaceful processions, indefinite sit-ins ended with celebrations in the city on Sunday. Two rallies were held at BHU to celebrate the victory of Anna Hazare. A group of students carried out a victory procession on the varsity campus while another procession was taken out by girl students starting from the main gate of the university.
Both the processions culminated at Kashi Vishwanath Mandir inside the BHU premises where the participants offered prayers to Lord Shiva as a part of their celebrations.
Similarly, in Teliabagh area, the people associated with India Against Corruption carried out a huge victory procession from Sampurnanand Sanskrit University gate. After passing through Lahurabir, Maldahiya and Englishialine, this procession culminated at Bharat Mata Mandir.
People were seen dancing to the beats of drums and dhols in the procession. In the series of celebrations, the residents of localities like Jagatganj, Nagwa and Lanka also held different events.
The auto drivers' association also carried out a rally to mark the celebration