10
things to know about Anna Hazare 'n Jan Lok Pal 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 Jan Lokpal 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 JAN
LOKPAL 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.
Thanks for reading.