New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday described Anna Hazare’s decision to snap ties with the pro-politics group in the anti-corruption movement as -shocking and unbelievable- and said the veteran activist’s principles will be the foundation of their party.

-We respect Anna Hazare, he is our guru and father. Yesterday’s developments came as a complete surprise. It was shocking, unbelievable, unfortunate and sad,- Mr Kejriwal told reporters in New Delhi after a meeting with some of the supporters to chalk out the next course of action.

Mr Hazare on Wednesday announced the split with Kejriwal-led group, which is going ahead with its plan to form a party, saying they should not use his name or photo for the outfit they are planning to launch.

-Anna’s photograph and name are printed in our hearts. We will continue to take his blessings and touch his feet. Anna’s five principles will become foundation of our party,- Mr Kejriwal said.

Responding to Mr Hazare’s remarks that he does not go by a survey conducted through social networking sites, he claimed that it was the veteran activist who asked them to conduct a survey on whether to form a party or not.

-Anna had asked us to do the survey. Using SMS and Internet was his idea,- he said.