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It is 11.40 pm In India, next day after the 65th independence day. Very important event is happening in capital Delhi and all over the country. Since some year India is facing the evil of corruption by politicians and people at high places. Some of them are 2-G scam, Common Wealth Game scam and others. Accused behind the jail were once ministers in present government. They are in jail because there was no other option remained open for their most corrupted Godfathers. People were watching it helplessly waiting for a ‘leader’ to follow. They find ‘Anna hazare’ aged 74 unmarried, saint like person. Anna is pure Gandhian and has won many victories over unjust/corruption cases by nonviolence movement He can fast for a long period to prove his point when he is true. He started anti corruption movement couple of years back. His main agenda is to place a ‘Lokpal’  a citizen's ombudsman over all government and political person and even for judiciary to fight against corruption. Government had taken him lightly. He gave an ultimatum until today 16th Aug 2011 to accept his demand or he will start fasting to death. People of India supported him full heartedly. Realizing the danger, our democratic government arrested him early in the morning today and sent him to ‘Tihad Prison’ and put him in the cell with other criminals. People supporting him gathered in large numbers on streets and outside the prison. Almost in all cities Marches and rallies took place. For whole day he was in prison with his seven followers, some of them are IPS officers. When government realized that this will not work, agrees to release him. But Anna is Anna, he refused to get out of prison and demanded that if they want him to be released he will only go to the place, previously decided ‘J.P. Square’ and will continue his fast. Till now no decision has been taken, but he has united people of India in such a big way that government has no other option opened. Government’s argument is that placing a ‘Lokpal’ over the elected assembly will destruct the structure of democracy, and right to form any rules & regulations’ must be in domain of the parliament. It may be true but what other option people have when it clearly seems that the system is not working.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Hazare

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Anna is still in jail, refusing release until have a permission to fast at J.P.Square. 2.35 pm 17th Aug, India.

New:-12.30 am 18th Aug.

India’s ruling congress party’s spokesperson Rashid Alvi today in his bafflement alleged that there is hidden agenda of USA government behind Anna’s Movement. Bravo, so millions of people on roads of Delhi are encouraged to do so by US!! What a brain?

http://m.indianexpress.com/story_mobile.php?storyid=833336

New:-19th Aug-2011 2.30 pm.

Anna Hazare is released from prison and permitted to continue his fast at 'Ramleela Meidab' delhi.Eventhough he had not eaten anything since 16th,he looks fit and healthy and in full stamina.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphtv/8710683/Indian-anti-corruption-ca...

New:- 10 am 20th aug 2011

Ruling congress party MP Sandeep Dikshit on Friday went public, disagreeing with the arrest of Anna Hazare.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/arresting-anna-was-a-mistake/834416/

New:- 22nd Aug-2011.

Government may place Anna’s bill in Parliament'

http://expressbuzz.com/topic/government-may-place-anna%E2%80%99s-bill-in...

New:-24rth Aug 2011- 12.20 am.

I will die but won't take drips, says Anna Hazare

http://www.newsbullet.in/india/34-more/16134-annas-health-worsens-refuse...

New:- 25th Aug.12.25 am.

Govt to discuss Lokpal Bill in Parliament tomorrow.

http://www.indiareport.com/India-usa-uk-news/latest-news/1074711/Nationa...

 

New:- 27th Aug MIDNIGHT,

We have won only half the battle: Anna Hazare

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/We-have-won-only-half-the-battl...

Last:- Anna ended his fast,28th Aug 10 am.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ho5-7sMHZY

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Anna is still in jail, refusing release until have a permission to fast at J.P.Square. 2.35 pm 17th Aug, India.

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India’s ruling congress party’s spokesperson Rashid Alvi today in his bafflement alleged that there is hidden agenda of USA government behind Anna’s Movement. Bravo, so millions of people on roads of Delhi are encouraged to do so by US!! What a brain?

http://m.indianexpress.com/story_mobile.php?storyid=833336

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19th Aug-2011 2.30 pm.

Anna Hazare is released from prison and permitted to continue his fast at 'Ramleela Meidab' delhi.Eventhough he had not eaten anything since 16th,he looks fit and healthy and in full stamina.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraphtv/8710683/Indian-anti-corruption-ca...

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Ruling congress party MP Sandeep Dikshit on Friday went public, disagreeing with the arrest of Anna Hazare.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/arresting-anna-was-a-mistake/834416/

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Government may place Anna’s bill in Parliament'

http://expressbuzz.com/topic/government-may-place-anna%E2%80%99s-bill-in...

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VICTORY

After 12 days fast of 'Anna' Indian parliament passed the three main demands of Janlokpal Bill. "This is a victory of indian democracy and citizens of India", says anna hazare.Twelve days agitation all over the India was completely nonviolent and peaceful.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/We-have-won-only-half-the-battl...

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End of fast

After the grand victory Anna ended the fast.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ho5-7sMHZY

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I'm very glad it is

Jitu,

I'm very glad it is over, and I hope he doesn't start it again. This incident is making me think how we regard the concept of democracy and non-violence differently.

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No other way.

There was no other way opened Keiko. Fast is not an emotional blackmailing when done for others welfare, mainly poor, non-speaking mass of the country. It is the only non-violent tool introduced by 'Mahatma Gandhi.' However it will only be effective if opposite group cares and loves the fasting person,at least at minimum level.

   People were fighting for this bill since 42 years. Many governments come and go by the time but no body cared to do anything. I don't think they would have considered the bill if 'Anna' didn't  go for 'Anasan' [fast]. Even now they are manipulating the rules to sabotage the victory of people.

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the model

Jitu,

Why doesn't he or others initiate a general strike to stop paying any bribe at all nationwide indefinitely? I mean any bribe no matter how small. That will promote awareness and teach young children what is right. I think it will create chaos at first, and it takes each person's self discipline to change, but I think it is possible if people really want the change badly. If this was successful, other countries including Japan would follow India's way. Right now, I don't think other countries would like to follow the hunger strike model.

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I can not describe in detail

I can not describe in detail here Keiko, but corruption in India is so deep routed that your suggestion will not work. Authorized people at government offices have big  power to torment laws by their own definitions. Almost all officers at high places are hugely wealthy compare to their salaries. This bill 'Janlokpal' empowers 'Lokpal' to investigate smallest to big officers,politicians or judiciary at a level that corrupt person will be suspended and all the money involved would be recovered from him or by selling his property. Do you think otherwise they would have opposed this bill? It is a strong step to control their unlawful tactics.

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Jitu, I appreciate your

Jitu,

I appreciate your comment. I also cannot describe in detail about my thought, too.

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Jitu, I appreciate your

Jitu,

I appreciate your comment. I also cannot describe in detail about my thought.

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Double post.

Opps. Double post.