Haridwar, June 8 (IANS) While not favouring an "armed revolution", yoga guru Baba Ramdev Wednesday said he would arm his supporters if there was a repeat of the police crackdown that sent him packing from Delhi.

 
 "We will build an army of 11,000 men and women," said Ramdev, whose fast against corruption entered the fifth day here.
 
 Ramdev stressed that while he does not favour an armed rebellion, he would not allow security forces to act like they did at Delhi's Ramlila ground when they broke up a meeting attended by thousands of his supporters.
 
 "Dedicated young men and women will be imparted 'sashtra' (vedic education) and 'sastra' (arms training)," he said.
 
 "Twenty youth from each region (of the country) will come forward for the fight against corruption.
 
 "These young people should be 35-40 years old. Not only men, young women must also join them. They must be dedicated, ready to make the ultimate sacrifice. They will be given arms training."