Baba Kamdev starts abstinence fest

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On the sidelines of anti-corruption hunger strike by Baba Ramdev, a local swami ji, Baba Kamdev, is starting an abstinence fest in the GB Road park, close to Ramlila maidan.

While Baba Ramdev is fighting the cause of anti-corruption, Baba Kamdev is fighting for the rights of sex-workers in the region. Baba Kamdev has said that neither he nor his followers will engage in any sexual activity till his demands are met. He has been protesting vociferously against unhygienic living quarters, police atrocities and the rise of crime in Dilli's red light district. His demands include regular patrol by women police officers, legalization of sex workers, condom promotion campaigns, customer prevention programs and setting up of specialized health clinics for women in the area. He is also asking for a proper rehabilitation program for aging sex workers.

While a council of ministers has been sent to speak to Baba Ramdev, no such efforts have been made to stop Baba Kamdev's efforts.

While speaking to reporters, Baba Kamdev said, "While we are fighting to stop corruption, nobody is trying to ensure that the corrupted society is rectified. Yeh ghor anyaya hai!"

While the sex workers are happy with Baba Kamdev's efforts they are also scared of the loss in revenue. Reportedly, Baba Kamdev has a lot of influence over the customers of all sex workers. His Kam Yog ashram has been treating and helping a lot of people with sexual dysfunction.

One of his followers, Rasila Kumar (name changed), spoke to us on the condition of anonymity and said, "Kamdev baba has changed my life. I am not only able to keep my wife happy, but I can have a lot of fun on the side too."

Kamakshi devi, leader of the sex workers association said, "High time the government got over their corruption problems. They must start looking at our plight too. We whole heartedly support this fest."

Nobody from the health ministry was available for comment.