The day-long dharna was supported by the Hind Mazdoor Kisan Panchayat, Janata Dal, Hawkers' Union, Mahila Hakk Sanrakshan Samiti, Rashtra Seva Dal, Chhatra Bharati and Bharastachar Virodhi Jan Andolan Samiti.

The agitators also launched a signature campaign expressing support to Hazare's campaign against corruption. They also protested against the three months' jail term awarded to Hazare by a Bombay metropolitan magistrate's court in the defamation case filed by Social Welfare Minister Babanrao Gholap.

Some members of the Rashtra Seva Dal and Satyashodhak Andolan and Bhrastachar Nirmulan Samiti, ripped off the right sleeves of their shirts to protest against Hazare's arrest.