Anna Hazare and his fight for the Lokpal Bill

1. Who is Anna Hazare?

An ex-army man. Fought 1965 Indo-Pak War

2. What's so special about him?

He built a village Ralegaon Siddhi in Ahamad Nagar district, Maharashtra

3. So what? This village is a self-sustained model village. Energy is produced in the village itself from solar power, biofuel and wind mills.

In 1975, it used to be a poverty clad village. Now it is one of the richest village in India. It has become a model for self-sustained, eco-friendly & harmonic village.

4. Ok,...?

This guy, Anna Hazare was awarded Padma Bhushan and is a known figure for his social activities.

5. Really, what is he fighting for?

He is supporting a cause, the amendment of a law to curb corruption in India.

6. How that can be possible?

He is advocating for a Bil, The Lok Pal Bill (The Citizen Ombudsman Bill), that will form an autonomous authority who will make politicians (ministers), beurocrats (IAS/IPS) accountable for their deeds.

8. It's an entirely new thing right..?

In 1972, the bill was proposed by then Law minister Mr. Shanti Bhushan. Since then it has been neglected by the politicians and some are trying to change the bill to suit thier theft (corruption).

7. Oh.. He is going on a hunger strike for that whole thing of passing a Bill ! How can that be possible in such a short span of time?

The first thing he is asking for is: the government should come forward and announce that the bill is going to be passed.

Next, they make a joint committee to DRAFT the LOK PAL BILL. 50% goverment participation and 50% public participation. Because you cant trust the government entirely for making such a bill which does not suit them.

8. Fine, What will happen when this bill is passed?

A LokPal will be appointed at the centre. He will have an autonomous charge, say like the Election Commission of India. In each and every state, Lokayukta will be appointed. The job is to bring all alleged party to trial in case of corruptions within 1 year. Within 2 years, the guilty will be punished. Not like, Bofors scam or Bhopal Gas Tragedy case, that has been going for last 25 years without any result.

9. Is he alone? Whoelse is there in the fight with Anna Hazare?

Baba Ramdev, Ex. IPS Kiran Bedi, Social Activist Swami Agnivesh, RTI activist Arvind Kejriwal and many more.

Prominent personalities like Aamir Khan is supporting his cause.

10. Ok, got it. What can I do?

At least we can spread the message. How?

Putting status message, links, video, changing profile pics.

At least we can support Anna Hazare and the cause for uprooting corruption from India.

At least we can hope that his Hunger Strike does not go in vain.

At least we can pray for his good health.

Spread the above word to the entire world.

Government agrees to Anna Hazare's demands on Lokpal Bill

This is very good news for Indian people. This is not only a win of Anna ji but people of India and democracy. It again proves the Gandhian thought (non-violence). Anna ji is Living Gandhi...

Jai Hind!!!   

Shahid Afridi lost his mind

Pakistani cricket captain Shahid Afridi has said much about Indian hearts. And, saying this, he has cleared how much mature he is! It shows mentality of silly Pakistanis. A player take his game like a game only, in which one wins and simultaneously one looses but his comment about Indian media and Indian shows Shahid Afridi has lost his mental balance. He needs to take rest and do meditation to recover.

Indians do not need to prove before him about their thinking. It was Indian Prime Minister who called Mr. Gilani to see Indo-Pak cricket match. Cricket was used as a plateform to make situations normal between India and Pak. Before this too, Atal Bihari Vajpayee went to Pakistan and gave a message of peace but, in reverse Pakistan gave us Kargil. This is Pakistani thinking. They do not need to suggest us about our thinking. Whole world know them. When we were enjoying cricket, same day there was a bomb attack in Pakistan. Every one will condemn it. This situation was created by Pakistan itself. Actually, there teaching is need to be improved. They should add modern education in their schools apart from Jihadi educations.

Afridi should shut his mouth.. atleast at this time when two countries has started dialogue.