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The struggle against corruption will continue – Anna Hazare

10 Sunday Apr 2011

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The fast-unto-death by Anna Hazare has ended after the Government accepted the demands raised by the social activist. The Government has constituted a 10 member panel with Minister Pranab Mukherjee as Chairman and Shanti-Bhushan as co-chairman. 50% of the committee is from the government side and the other 50% nominated by the social activists. Anna Hazare is also in the committee. The government told earlier that the committee will be constituted after the withdrawal of the fast. But Hazare stood took the firm position that he will end his fast only after notification. Government had to surrender again. The Notification was issued yesterday morning, and after receiving the same, the fast ended.

Ending the fast, Anna Hazare told the massive gathering that the struggle has only started. If the bill is not passed in the monsoon session of the Parliament, further agitation will start. He is right. Unless there is a threat, the government will try to side line the issue as has been done for the last 42 years, since the bill was introduced in the Parliament for the first time.

Let us be vigilant. The fast has achieved the immediate demand. But those who are behind the corruption are powerful people and they will not allow the anti-corruption bill passed easily. Let us prepare for another struggle if the government and the main opposition dilly-dally in the matter.

Congratulations, Anna Hazareji!

09 Saturday Apr 2011

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The fast by Anna Hazare had its results. The spontaneous mass movement all over the country against corruption and in support of the fast by Anna Hazare had its results. The government which stood obstinate first had to climb down and concede the demands raised by Anna Hazare for a tougher and effective ant-corruption bill. Since the details are all in the papers and the TV channels, it is not necessary to give details.

I heartily congratulate Anna Hazareji and the lakhs and lakhs of people who supported this fight for justice.

Massive support to Anna Hazare in his fight against corruption

07 Thursday Apr 2011

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The Hunger strike by Gandhian and social activist Anna Hazare has unleashed a mighty force of the people all over the country. Massive support is coming in his fight against corruption. Thousands of people and activists are visiting Jantar Mantar where Anna Hazare is on hunger strike. In many cities and towns, people are sitting on hunger strike in solidarity. It is growing in to a mass movement.

Instead of taking a confronting position, the Government should immediately discuss with Hazare and others for drafting a fool-proof Lokpal bill and adopting the same in the next session of the Parliament itself. This will be one strong message against those committing corrupt practices and looting the country and people.

Fast unto death by Anna Hazare against corruption

06 Wednesday Apr 2011

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The fast-unto-death by Anna Hazare, Gandhian and noted social activist, demanding drafting and passing of the Jan Lokpal Bill with the participation of citizens /civil society activists has brought the fight against corruption to a new height.

Anna Hazare started his fast-unto-death at the Jantar Mantar premises in New Delhi on 5th April after the government failed to act upon his proposals for a joint committee for drafting of the bill with 50% citizens and 50% government. The Lokpal Bill has been with the Government for the last 42 years. This year also the government wants to have the same exercise by which it will be presented in Parliament, then send it to a committee and then frozen.

The continuous exposal of scams involving lakhs of crore of rupees like 2G, Adarsh, CWG, Antrix-Devas etc. etc. have put the government in a tight corner with many ministers directly involved. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is presiding over a cabinet of corrupt ministers. It is only but natural that the government will not like a strong Lokpal and will try to evade passing even any bill and continuing the existing sorry state of affairs.
It is in this context that the entire country is supporting Anna Hazare in his fight against corruption. The government should be compelled to draft the bill with the participation of citizens as demanded by Anna Hazare so that it will be a strong instrument in catching and punishing the corrupt, however powerful or high he may be. The present high pollution of corruption has to be put an end to.