PM Manmohan Singh on Monday seemed to be taking charge of Congress's counter-offensive against Anna Hazare by holding a huddle with senior party leaders.
Police denied the septuagenarian permission on Monday to fast near a cricket stadium because he had failed to meet certain conditions, including ending his fast in three days and ensuring not more than 5,000 people took part.
"Police have detained us," Arvind Kejriwal, an aide to Hazare.
Police took Hazare into custody to prevent a breakdown in law and order in the capital as thousands of followers were due to take part in the fast.
Hazare has become a serious challenge for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government, challenging it over its failure to tackle corruption in Asia's third largest economy.
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