Remembering the Anna giri

The name Anna Hazare occupied a large space in Indian as well as the International media for the last couple of months. His uncompromisingly sharp dispute with corruption as well as the Lokpal bill was discussed each and every nook and corner of India

Anna Hazare is one of India’s well–acclaimed social activists. A former solider in the Indian army, he has brought out the entire country on the streets to fight against corruption.

Hazare well known for up grading the ecology and economy of the village Ralegan Siddhi, located at the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. His continuous efforts changed the erstwhile barren in to a unique model of rural development.

To root out corruption from India, he started Bhrashtachar Virodhi Jan Aandolan in 1991. His RTI campaign and battle against corruption gave him a place in the heart of millions of Indians. But what made him at the centre point of all discussion is his stand for the Lokpal Bill.

He started a fast at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, demanding the government for a stronger anti-graft legislation. People from all aspects of life came together and joined with this anti-graft crusader in his fight against corruption. This forced the government to stoop before this citizen’s movement.

The Indian Parliament agreed the three key demands of Anna Hazare and his team over the Lokpal Bill such as - Citizen's charter, inclusion of lower bureaucracy and creation of Lokayuktas through Lokpal bill - for Standing Committee's consideration.

The team members of Anna Hazare in his fight against corruption include Kiran Bedi, Shanthi Bhushan, Arvind Kejriwal, Prashanth Bhushan and Santhosh Hegde.

The Gandhian activists has won many awards such as Padmabhushan award, Padmashri award, Priya Darshini Vriksha Mitra award, Young India award, Man of the Year award, Vivekananda Seva Puraskar etc.

From a tenacious soldier to a social reformer, this 74 year-old, anti-corruption crusader is still working for the upliftment of the faceless citizens of India. His zeal and energy motivating millions of Indian’s to fight against corruption.