Anticorruption movement led by Anna Hazare from "summary" of A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir
The anticorruption movement led by Anna Hazare was a significant event in modern Indian history. Hazare, a social activist from Maharashtra, rose to national prominence with his campaign against corruption in the government. His movement gained widespread support from the public, who were disillusioned with the rampant corruption prevalent in the country. Hazare's campaign was driven by a strong sense of moral conviction and a desire to hold the government accountable for its actions. He used nonviolent methods such as hunger strikes and protests to draw attention to the issue of corruption and demand action from the government. His efforts struck a chord with the Indian people, many of whom were inspired to join the movement and raise their voices against corruption. The movement gathered momentum as thousands of people across the country came out in support of Hazare's cause. They rallied behind his call for the implementation of the Jan Lokpal Bill, which sought to create ...
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