The snub prompted AAP to call back Gopal Rai, whom it had deputed to stay here during the entire duration of Hazare's fast as an expression of solidarity, and launch an attack on elements inimical to the Jan Lokpal movement who were "poisoning" his ears.
It all started when Singh, who has emerged a key Team Anna member after retiring from service, began castigating AAP leaders without naming them for deserting Hazare and floating a political outfit.
"Today, if we have to take our nation forward, we need to unite and not float separate groups and parties," Singh said, setting off a verbal duel with Rai.
This enraged Rai, who was seated among the audience and observing fast since yesterday, and he joined issue with Singh, asking why he was raising matters other than Jan Lokpal.
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