Anna Hazare and his fight for the Lokpal Bill
kuntal bhusan
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.
Plz see the attached document too...
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Kuntal Kumar Bhusan
http://bioinformatikz.googlepages.com/