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How the Anna Hazare movement was born

How the Anna Hazare movement was born

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Devinder Sharma, distinguished food security expert who has been with the NGO India Against Corruption since its inception, gives excusive insights into the making of the Jantar Mantar hunger strike and the people's outbursts that followed.

'Hazare's team making a mockery of our democracy'

'Hazare's team making a mockery of our democracy'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

In this interview with rediff.com's Sahim Salim, Advocate M L Sharma says that he is not against an effective Lokpal bill, but that he is against the inclusion of five members, who by "no stretch of imagination represent the public."

Looking at Bollywood's terrific revolutions!

Looking at Bollywood's terrific revolutions!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Here's looking at movies that went on a warpath to bring about change.

Don't send a wrong message, Anna Hazare to Govt

Don't send a wrong message, Anna Hazare to Govt

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

Asking the government to give up its "vindictive" attitude, the Gandhian said it "must try to create trust and bridge the gap in the hearts after the nation-wide agitation for Jan Lokpal Bill instead of sending out a wrong messege."

Gram sabhas above Parl; need to empower them: Hazare

Gram sabhas above Parl; need to empower them: Hazare

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Decrying the failure of Rajya Sabha to pass the Lokpal bill, Anna Hazare on Thursday made a curious suggestion to bring a law to empower gram sabhas that will be above Parliament.

How the PM turned down Anna Hazare's solution

How the PM turned down Anna Hazare's solution

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

The prime minister has to blame himself because he refused to make up with Anna Hazare when the social activist from Maharashtra was willing to meet him more than half way, says Kuldip Nayar.

Congress is playing dirty games, says Medha Patkar

Congress is playing dirty games, says Medha Patkar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

In an interview with rediff.com's Sahim Salim social activist Medha Patkar said that Team Anna expected a deadlock between the Congress and BJP when the BJP took a stance on the matter.

In India, you use either nepotism or corruption: Narayana Murthy

In India, you use either nepotism or corruption: Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

In an interview with CNN-IBN, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy urges activist Anna Hazare to end his indefinite fast for the implementation of the Jan Lokpal Bill

Rahul steps in to clear mess over Hazare's protest

Rahul steps in to clear mess over Hazare's protest

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

The sight of Rahul Gandhi moving around swiftly in his SUV in Lutyens' Delhi, playing a crucial role in resolving the crisis created by Anna Hazare's fast for the Jan Lokpal Bill, is a new one for many Congress leaders. After returning from the United States, where his mother and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi is under treatment for an undisclosed ailment, Gandhi has been working behind-the-scene. He has been working round-the-clock to break the deadlock over Hazare's fast.

End to impasse over Hazare fast in sight

End to impasse over Hazare fast in sight

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

The way appears to have been cleared for Anna Hazare to end his fast possibly on Friday when Parliament will discuss the Jan Lokpal Bill along with other civil society drafts on the subject after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made the ice-breaking offer.

Lokpal Bill before par committee on Sept 7

Lokpal Bill before par committee on Sept 7

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

The Lokpal Bill will come up for scrutiny by the Parliamentary Standing Committee for the first time on September 7.

BJP 'solidly' behind Anna's movement: Gadkari

BJP 'solidly' behind Anna's movement: Gadkari

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari on Thursday announced that Team Anna's Jan Lokpal Bill could form the basis of discussions on Lokpal bill in the parliament.

Anna is embodiment of people's disgust: PM

Anna is embodiment of people's disgust: PM

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

On the tenth day of Anna Hazare's fast, Lok Sabha on Thursday unanimously appealed to him to end his hunger strike as his life was "much too precious", with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying he has "registered his point" and that Jan Lokpal would be considered by Parliament.

Why govt won't bend fully to accommodate Team Anna

Why govt won't bend fully to accommodate Team Anna

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Asserting the supremacy of Parliament and the Constitution and declaring them to be non-negotiable, the government on Wednesday got the backing of all political parties to reject the demands of Anna Hazare and his companions on the Jan Lokpal Bill and the demand that it should be presented in the House and passed in the current session of Parliament.

What is the way out of the Lokpal deadlock?

What is the way out of the Lokpal deadlock?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Probably for the first time in the history of independent India, a struggle has been given respect due to a peaceful protest by the people, says Magsaysay Award winner Sandeep Pandey

Karat's take on Anna: Govt must bow down to public

Karat's take on Anna: Govt must bow down to public

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Communist Party of India-Marxist General Secretary Prakash Karat says that the time has come for the 'corrupt' government led by Manmohan Singh to bow down to public pressure over the Lokpal impasse.

PM exhorts IIT-ians to build a vibrant India

PM exhorts IIT-ians to build a vibrant India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Even as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed the 57th Annual Convocation and Launching of Diamond Jubilee of IIT, Kharagpur on Monday, some IIT students and others held a demonstration near the campus of the premier technical institute here in support of Anna Hazare's movement hours.

Anna issue: Cong fears losing the battle for minds

Anna issue: Cong fears losing the battle for minds

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

The team that is forming the strategy to take on Anna Hazare is so confused and incoherent that in spite of Team Anna's few missteps, the UPA government is unable to counter them. Says a senior minister and a leader with political sense, "We are worried about losing the battle for minds." Sheela Bhatt reports.

'Anna is the inspiration of my paintings'

'Anna is the inspiration of my paintings'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

There is no doubt that anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare has legions of followers. And they are all contributing their might to his movement for a stronger Jan Lokpal Bill.

Stalemate ENDS: Hazare to leave Tihar Jail at 3 pm

Stalemate ENDS: Hazare to leave Tihar Jail at 3 pm

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

In a late night breakthrough in the deadlock between Anna Hazare and Delhi police over the duration of his anti-corruption protest, the Gandhian accepted the offer for 14 days of hunger strike beginning on Thursday at the Ramlila Maidan.

Withdraw Lokpal bill from Parliament: Team Anna

Withdraw Lokpal bill from Parliament: Team Anna

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Adopting a tough posture, team Anna Hazare on Wednesday asked a Parliamentary panel to recommend to the government to withdraw the Lokpal Bill and come out with a fresh measure that deals with problem of corruption faced by the public.

Hazare threatens fast unto death for Lokpal bill

Hazare threatens fast unto death for Lokpal bill

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Veteran social activist Kisan Baburao alias Anna Hazare is going on fast unto death at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi from March 5 to press for Parliament to enact the 'Jan Lokpal bill' drafted by former Supreme Court Judge Santosh Hegde to effectively tackle corruption in the government.

Illegal mining report on Wednesday: Lokayukta

Illegal mining report on Wednesday: Lokayukta

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Lokayukta sources said much of the findings are already in the public domain as the report was leaked.

Justice Santosh Hegde's take on Govt's Lokpal Bill

Justice Santosh Hegde's take on Govt's Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Justice Santosh Hegde, who was part of the drafting committee of the Jan Lokpal Bill, says that his biggest complaint with regard to the new government draft of the Bill was that no independent probing agency had been provided for the Lokpal.

Part 2: Kapil Sibal on why Lokpal could harm India

Part 2: Kapil Sibal on why Lokpal could harm India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

In the second and final part of his analysis of the draft Lokpal Bill, Union Minister Kapil Sibal lists out how the Lokpal could be detrimental to the functioning of the judiciary and the exucutive

UPA adopted 'double standards' on Lokpal: Naidu

UPA adopted 'double standards' on Lokpal: Naidu

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Venkiah Naidu on Thursday charged the United Progressive Alliance government of adopting 'double standards' over the Jan Lokpal Bill. Naidu said the party would meet in Delhi on Friday to decide its stand on the Bill ahead of an all party meeting called by the Centre on July 3.

Lokpal bill drafts enjoy equal weightage: Bhushan

Lokpal bill drafts enjoy equal weightage: Bhushan

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Taking exception to the government's 'comparative' analysis of the two drafts of the Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare team on Monday asked Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to treat both its versions as the joint drafting committee's outcome enjoying 'equal weightage'.

Mr PM, the dithering on Lokpal has to end NOW!

Mr PM, the dithering on Lokpal has to end NOW!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2011

It is time for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to take the debate on the Jan Lokpal Bill to the people through the media as well as through direct interactions with the people during tours across the country, observes B Raman

Study draft, decide if anti-constitutional: Anna

Study draft, decide if anti-constitutional: Anna

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Replying to criticism that he was seeking to create a 'parallel government' through a Jan Lokpal bill without accountability, flouting the basic structure of the Constitution, social activist Anna Hazare on Friday said all parties should decide if that was the case.

Hazare does a U-turn, back in anti-Congress mode

Hazare does a U-turn, back in anti-Congress mode

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Changing his stand, Anna Hazare on Friday said he will campaign against Congress in the five poll-bound states if the United Progress Alliance government fails to get the Jan Lokpal Bill passed in the winter session of Parliament.

Anna Hazare set to break his silence, embark on tour

Anna Hazare set to break his silence, embark on tour

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

The 74-year-old activist on Monday said he wants to start on a tour of different states after ending his fast and hopes to "gather energy" from his supporters to get the Jan Lokpal bill passed and then to fight for electoral reforms, including 'Right to Reject' and 'Right to Recall'.

No trickery with Lokpal bill, warns Hazare

No trickery with Lokpal bill, warns Hazare

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare on Friday warned the government against any hanky panky on the Lokpal bill or else he would again undertake a fast unto death.

Show Team Anna members no leniency if guilty: Swami Agnivesh

Show Team Anna members no leniency if guilty: Swami Agnivesh

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Noted social activist Swami Agnivesh has said that there is no need to show any leniency to Team Anna members Prashant Bhushan, Arvind Kejriwal and Kiran Bedi if they are found guilty of violating the law of the land.

Ready for fresh polls; Kejriwal quit to cover up failures: BJP

Ready for fresh polls; Kejriwal quit to cover up failures: BJP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

After Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal recommended dissolution of Delhi assembly and holding of fresh elections" to Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said it would seek a fresh mandate rather than form an alternative government.

Anna's call may not change the system: Arundhati

Anna's call may not change the system: Arundhati

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

In her first public statement on Anna Hazare's campaign to draft an effective Jan Lokpal bill, social activist Arundhati Roy said that corruption was presented as a moral issue rather than a political one to Hazare's supporters who thronged Jantar Mantar.

Anna's team: A lamentable letdown

Anna's team: A lamentable letdown

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

In the whole sordid series of happenings after Anna Hazare broke his fast, the only side to emerge with credit is the government. In fact, it is outshining the civil society, says B S Raghavan.

Review: Anna fails to inspire

Review: Anna fails to inspire

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Actor-director Shashank Udapurkar's biopic Anna, a linear sketch of the man, who once brought the Delhi Establishment on its knees, fails to inspire, feels Prasanna D Zore.

'Pass Lokpal bill by Aug 15, or face people's ire'

'Pass Lokpal bill by Aug 15, or face people's ire'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Backtracking on his Sunday's statement, Anna Hazare on Monday stuck to his August 15 deadline for passage of the Lokpal bill failing which he will resort to agitation.

We'll continue acting like dictators: Anna Hazare

We'll continue acting like dictators: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

In his unassuming style Anna Hazare fielded a volley of questions -- related to charges of corruption in his trust, Narendra Modi, threat to his life from people who he has named as corrupt, his movement being propped up by the RSS and charges of him acting like a dictator --from the press without ever showing his fatigue after a 97-hour long fast unto death that ended on April 9. Here's Anna Hazare unplugged

We feel let down by Rahul Gandhi: Kiran Bedi

We feel let down by Rahul Gandhi: Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Activist Kiran Bedi on Friday said Team Anna members felt "let down" by Rahul Gandhi's lack of support for the anti-corruption movement as they thought that he would work with them to ensure that the Jan Lokpal Bill is passed in Parliament.