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Chadha, others wouldn't have left AAP if...: Anna Hazare

Chadha, others wouldn't have left AAP if...: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Social activist Anna Hazare has criticised Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha for allegedly leaving the Aam Aadmi Party and joining the Bharatiya Janata Party, stating that such political switching for personal interests goes against constitutional values.

Fadnavis halts Maha RTI Rules after Anna Hazare's hunger strike warning

Fadnavis halts Maha RTI Rules after Anna Hazare's hunger strike warning

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered an immediate stay on the controversial Maharashtra Right to Information (RTI) rules following a backlash from transparency advocates and a hunger strike threat by veteran anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare.

Hazare writes to Modi; says minister's exit won't weaken govt, favours talks

Hazare writes to Modi; says minister's exit won't weaken govt, favours talks

Rediff.com1 days ago

Social activist Anna Hazare on Wednesday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying violence and police action during the students' ongoing protest in Delhi were "deeply distressing", and asserted that "dialogue" was always preferable to confrontation in a democracy.

Bollywood supports Anna Hazare

Bollywood supports Anna Hazare

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

The film fraternity tweets about the latest news.

In letter to PM, Hazare favours govt-protesters talk; says minister's resignation will send message

In letter to PM, Hazare favours govt-protesters talk; says minister's resignation will send message

Rediff.com1 days ago

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Now, Suriya supports Anna Hazare

Now, Suriya supports Anna Hazare

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

The actor said that Anna Hazare's credibility cannot be questioned.

CJP protest rekindles memories of Delhi's landmark street agitations

CJP protest rekindles memories of Delhi's landmark street agitations

Rediff.com3 days ago

Recent protests by CJP supporters attempting to march towards Parliament in Delhi highlight a recurring pattern of public demonstrations in the capital over the past 15 years. The article details several significant protests, including the 2021 farmers' tractor rally, the 2011 Anna Hazare movement, the 2012 Nirbhaya protests, anti-CAA demonstrations, and the 2023 wrestlers' protest, all of which involved attempts to reach central Delhi's high-security zones to press demands.

Kejriwal arrested because of his deeds: Anna Hazare

Kejriwal arrested because of his deeds: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

'I had told him that our job is not to make excise policy. Even a small child knows that liquor is bad. I had asked him to stay away from this (excise policy) issue. But he went ahead and made the policy'

Bollywood cheers Anna Hazare

Bollywood cheers Anna Hazare

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Anna Hazare is our guru: Kejriwal

Anna Hazare is our guru: Kejriwal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

A day after Team Anna vertically split on the question of taking a political plunge, Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said Anna Hazare's decision to part ways was "shocking" but he will always be respected "our guru".

Anna Hazare broadens scope of agitation

Anna Hazare broadens scope of agitation

Rediff.com20 Aug 2011

At about 2 pm on August 20, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare completed 100 hours of his indefinite fast. The 74-year-old Gandhian chose the moment to address the mammoth crowd gathered at the Ramlila Ground who had come from different parts of the country to express their support for Anna Hazare's cause.

Nitish Kumar backs Anna Hazare's 'jantantra rally'

Nitish Kumar backs Anna Hazare's 'jantantra rally'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has supported anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's 'jantantra rally' that began in Patna on Wednesday. Kumar also noted that such rallies were needed to awaken the people of the country.

Anna Hazare discharged from hospital

Anna Hazare discharged from hospital

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Social activist Anna Hazare, who was admitted to a hospital in Gurgaon on December 7 with complaints of acidity and stress, was discharged on Monday afternoon.

Bollywood speaks up in Anna Hazare's defence

Bollywood speaks up in Anna Hazare's defence

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

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'Anna Hazare IS the movement'

'Anna Hazare IS the movement'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Akhil Gogoi, an RTI activist from Assam, has been part of activist Anna Hazare's inner circle since the last two years. In an interview with rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore, he explains how the core members of Team Anna swung into action and carried the movement forward when Hazare and his aides Kiran Bedi, Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia were arrested by the Delhi police on August 16. Akhil is one of the 22 members who form the core group of Team Anna.

Rajnikanth extends support to Anna Hazare

Rajnikanth extends support to Anna Hazare

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

The Tamil superstar called Hazare's movement a 'bloodless revolution.'

Anna Hazare on 'maun vrat'

Anna Hazare on 'maun vrat'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

As controversy dogs his team, social activist Anna Hazare went into silence mode on Sunday beginning an indefinite 'maun vrat' at his native village in Maharashtra for 'atma shanti' (peace of soul).

Lata Mangeshkar supports Anna Hazare

Lata Mangeshkar supports Anna Hazare

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

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Wangchuk loses 8.2 kg as fast enters 16th day; 'lives at stake', says Dipke

Wangchuk loses 8.2 kg as fast enters 16th day; 'lives at stake', says Dipke

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's health has significantly deteriorated on the 16th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, protesting alleged examination irregularities. His blood glucose and weight have dropped, prompting calls from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and political leaders like AAP's Atishi and CPI(M) MPs for government intervention and accountability.

Why Anna Hazare is now fashionable!

Why Anna Hazare is now fashionable!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

The Indian fashion industry reacts to the anti corruption movement and tells us why they see Anna Hazare as a new icon

Nimbalkar murder case: 8, including Maha dy CM's brother, acquitted

Nimbalkar murder case: 8, including Maha dy CM's brother, acquitted

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

A special CBI court in Mumbai acquitted former Maharashtra home minister Padamsinh Patil and seven others in the 2006 murder case of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar and his driver, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the conspiracy and finding the approver's testimony doubtful. The CBI has announced its intention to appeal the verdict in the Bombay High Court.

The Anna Hazare fan club

The Anna Hazare fan club

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

A believing reporter is no reporter. He is a propagandist and an apologist. He also loses the right to write the first draft of history. Ashutosh may like to look back at the 13 heady days of Ramlila Maidan and review his book himself, says Apoorvanand.

Bollywood supports Anna Hazare's movement

Bollywood supports Anna Hazare's movement

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Why Has Government Not Responded To Wangchuk's Fast?

Why Has Government Not Responded To Wangchuk's Fast?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters its 19th day, critics question why the government has remained silent despite mounting concerns over student welfare, observes Harishchandra.

Anna Hazare's team backs Baba Ramdev's protest

Anna Hazare's team backs Baba Ramdev's protest

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

"It is not a competition. Ultimately we will have to think about the country. We will have to think about the welfare of the people. Ramdev is taking up some issues. Anna Hazare has taken up some issues No one is outshining anyone," Hazare's close associate Arvind Kejriwal said

READ: Justice Sawant's charges against Anna Hazare

READ: Justice Sawant's charges against Anna Hazare

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Justice (retd) PB Sawant hit the headlines recently when his probe found that an amount of Rs 2.2 lakh was diverted from Anna Hazare's Trust for his birthday celebrations, something which he termed as 'corruption.'

Anna Hazare has taken supari: Padamsinh Patil

Anna Hazare has taken supari: Padamsinh Patil

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

Padamsinh Patil, accused in the Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case and who is currently out on bail, said the social activist Anna Hazare has taken 'supari' (contract) to defame him.

Pakistan's Anna Hazare ends fast

Pakistan's Anna Hazare ends fast

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

A Pakistani businessman who was inspired by Indian anti-graft campaigner Anna Hazare to begin a fast unto death against corruption ended his protest on Tuesday after parliamentarians assured him of action on his demands.

Bollywood stars join Anna Hazare's movement

Bollywood stars join Anna Hazare's movement

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Anna Hazare admitted to Pune hospital

Anna Hazare admitted to Pune hospital

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Gandhian and social activist Anna Hazare, who suffers from osteoarthritis, has been admitted to a city hospital for treatment and rest, hospital authorities said on Wednesday.

Anna Hazare fasts in police detention

Anna Hazare fasts in police detention

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The Hazare Team said the Gandhian was on fast and was not even taking water after he was taken to a police facility in north Delhi.

Tendulkar's RS nomination puzzles Anna Hazare

Tendulkar's RS nomination puzzles Anna Hazare

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Social activist Anna Hazare on Aurangabad said in Aurangabad that he was puzzled by the nomination of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to the Rajya Sabha.

Anna Hazare reaches Delhi for treatment

Anna Hazare reaches Delhi for treatment

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare on Sunday reached Delhi for further treatment in a super-speciality hospital as he was suffering from persisting cough and back-pain.

Anna Hazare ends day-long fast

Anna Hazare ends day-long fast

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Anna Hazare and his supporters, on Wednesday evening, ended their day-long fast to protest the police crackdown against yoga guru Baba Ramdev and his followers at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. Hazare ended the fast at 6 pm.

Narayanasamy is a LIAR: Anna Hazare

Narayanasamy is a LIAR: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Narayanasamy had recently said that Hazare's close aide Arvind Kejriwal had discarded the bill that was earlier presented by the government, which had also been allegedly approved by the anti-graft crusader.

NRIs take to the streets to support Anna Hazare

NRIs take to the streets to support Anna Hazare

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The San Francisco Bay Area unit of India Against Corruption on Monday slammed the arrest of activist Anna Hazare. Nearly 150 members of the Indian American community gathered at the Civic Centre Plaza in Los Angeles to show their support to Anna Hazare on the eve of Independence Day.They expressed their support for Hazare and the millions of Indians who are demanding the Jan Lokpal Bill to end corruption in India.

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.

Delhi CM speaks out on Anna Hazare's arrest

Delhi CM speaks out on Anna Hazare's arrest

Rediff.com20 Aug 2011

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Saturday admitted that it would have been better if the Delhi police had not arrested social activist Anna Hazare.

Anna Hazare is no common dude

Anna Hazare is no common dude

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

'What does the poor common man do?' asks Brigadier Krishan Mehra (retd). 'He does not have the wherewithal to fight the system. Anna has provided this Aam Aadmi a ray of hope.'

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