Anna Hazare announces support to Mamata Banerjee

New Delhi, Feb 19: Social activist Anna Hazare on Wednesday said he would support West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

"The reason I am here is to announce my support to didi (Mamata Banerjee). I am supporting didi not because of her party, but due to her thoughts towards the country and society," said Hazare while addressing a press conference here along with Banerjee.

"I spent my entire life for the country and the society. For the first time, I have met a person like didi who thinks for the country and society," Hazare added.

Hazare said if Banerjee wants she could lead a luxurious life but she does not do so. Hazare also said that he would not support Narendra Modi or Arvind Kejriwal. "I will neither support Modi or Arvind," he said.

IANS