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The movement gained momentum from 5 April 2011, when anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare began a hunger strike at the Jantar Mantar monument in New Delhi. The movement aimed to alleviate corruption in the Indian government through introduction of the Jan Lokpal Bill.
Hazare started a hunger strike on 5 April 2011 to exert pressure on the Indian government to enact a stringent anti-corruption law, The Lokpal Bill, 2011 as envisaged in the Jan Lokpal Bill, for the institution of an ombudsman with the power to deal with corruption in public places. The fast led to nationwide protests in support.
Apr 8, 2021 · Hazare, the face of Anna Andolan, was absent from the scene. Following the disintegration of the IAC core group, Hazare has receded into the background, holding dharnas (strikes) and anshans (fasting) on various issues, but with far less public involvement than the IAC campaign.
Jul 28, 2023 · In this week's episode of Yen Endra Kelvi with Shabbir Ahmed, Ex-India Against Corruption national committee member Chandra Mohan reveals crucial details about how the Anna Hazare movement...
Nov 19, 2013 · A hunger strike that played upon Gandhi's legacy of civil disobedience and mass protest was India's capstone event for 2011. Initiated by Anna Hazare, a 74-year-old self-styled Gandhian, the protest targeted the government's new anti-corruption legislation, which Hazare proclaimed as too weak.
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Sep 23, 2024 · Anna Hazare is an Indian social activist who led movements to promote rural development, increase government transparency, and investigate and punish official corruption. In addition to organizing and encouraging grassroots movements, Hazare frequently conducted hunger strikes to further his.
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Oct 6, 2011 · Social activist and Gandhian Anna Hazare's claim of not harbouring warm feelings for the RSS and the BJP notwithstanding, the people have been left wondering about the intention of his 'apolitical' anti-corruption movement.
