Late Rajendra Singh was a crusader against corruption. His fight helped the country rid of corruption and for his effort, citizens are always thankful.
On the other hand The madarchds who were arrested, so called civil liberties activities are chameleons. They are decidedly NOT activists by any standards. They are common criminals working for an outlawed outfit which kills police. They are sleeper cells for Maoists in cities who prance around as academics and activists with BOGUS claims.
Guess this article was meant to confuse readers of activism in India and was intended to draw parallels with the slimy scum bags who were arrested for Maoist links.