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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Anna Stiffens Stand: The Nation Rallies

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Anna Hazare, a representative of 120 crore Indian people, raised his voice against corruption in India so vociferously that even the Government is now shaken to the core. The huge support among masses made him stronger to exert pressure on Government of India to enact the Jan Lokpal Bill, a strong anti corruption act.

Kisan Baburao Hazare, renowned as Anna Hazare, has remarkably contributed to the development of a village in Maharashtra, Ralegan Siddhi. He was awarded Padma Bhushan in 1992 by Government of India for his excellent effort to establish Ralegan Siddhi as a model village. 
 
On 5th April, 2011 he started ‘fast unto death’ at Jantar Mantar in Delhi for the enactment of Jan Lokpal Bill. The Bill speaks of a law to establish Lokpal with enough power to deal with corruption in public offices. Govt assured him of giving heed to most of the demands & the fast ended after 4 days. This activity got a nationwide support.

In 2011 Anna has become one of the most influential public personalities in India. The 73-year-old Gandhian initiated Satyagraha movement to move public opinion against corruption & to make government aware that we the ordinary people will no longer tolerate the corrupt system. He got support from many famous social activists, including Arvind Kejriwal, Medha Patkar, Kiran Bedi & so on. Thousands of people showed support to the movement on internet via social media like facebook, twitter etc. Online Signature Campaigns like ‘Avaaz’ got 6.5 lakh signatures in just 36 hours. Many celebrities also supported his protest.

On 16th August Anna Hazare planned a hunger strike in Jay Prakash Narain Park for stronger Lokpal Bill. However, he got arrested in his own residence in the morning when he refused to sign the bond under section 144. Govt did this to avoid media attention that the issue would get if it was done at the place of the agitation. Seven protestors including Kiran Bedi & Arvind Kejriwal were also sent to jail. Orders came for release of Anna after being remanded in 7-day judicial custody. Government had fears that if Anna spend 7 days in jail, public support will go in favor of him. But he refused to come out of Tihar Jail as he made it clear that he would come out only if he is given the permission to fast at J.P. Park, the original planned venue. Hundreds of people gathered outside the Jail in support of Hazare. Anna continued his fast in the jail. Till reports last flew in the fast is taking place in Tihar in place of J.P. Park to keep the movement alive.

A meeting was held by Congress Government in the centre to decide on a compromise formula to steer clear of the present situation. They also deliberated upon whether the Prime Minister makes a statement in Parliament on this issue. The Government arrived at a decision to give Anna the right to carry out his movement for seven to ten days at Ramlila Maidan & there will be no restriction on people who want to join in the fast. This decision, however, failed to make the situation better as Anna refused the compromise formula and wanted a fast for thirty days. He declared that he would not go for any consideration & he did not come out from jail till the time of publication of this article.

In evening his supporters did a candle march in protest of the Government's role at India Gate. Not only in Delhi, allover India people showed support for Anna’s movement through rally or candle march. In midst of all these happenings Anna suddenly fell sick in Tihar jail this evening & a team of doctors rushed for his treatment. 

Sickness has not deterred Anna Hazare from his movement to see a corruption free India. The awareness of ordinary citizens right is fast catching up with the nation. One can hope for better days in future with young people in India eager to follow in his footsteps.

About the Author

Shayani Gupta is student of Journalism & Mass Communication at Muralidhar Girls College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and they do not reflect in any way those of the Dispassionate Observer.

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