Anna Hazare to launch agitation in support of farmers in January if their demands not met
Social activist and anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare has said that he will launch an agitation in the national capital in January in support of farmers if the Centre does not fulfil their demands to repeal the three contention farm laws and over the continuation of the MSP system.
Dec 29, 2020, 09:52 AM IST
Anna Hazare warns of fast from January 30 if Lokpal not appointed
In a letter to Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh, Hazare accused the NDA government of making excuses to avoid the appointment of Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in states.
Dec 02, 2018, 11:02 AM IST
Anna Hazare postpones hunger strike over Lokpal after talks with Maharashtra minister
Hazare had earlier warned to go on a hunger strike from October 2.
Oct 02, 2018, 11:23 AM IST
Hope with which I was looking at Arvind Kejriwal is over: Anna Hazare
Noted social activist Anna Hazare on Tuesday said that he is "very saddened to see" that some of Arvind Kejriwal's colleagues have gone to jail, while some others are "indulging in fraud".
Sep 06, 2016, 09:57 AM IST
Man attempts suicide inside Anna Hazare's office in Ralegan Siddhi
Mumbai: A man allegedly tried to commit suicide inside social activist Anna Hazare's office in Ralegan Siddhi in Maharashtra, police said on Thursday.
Feb 05, 2016, 09:48 AM IST
Arvind Kejriwal an "idealist", has taken no wrong step after becoming CM: Anna Hazare
Social activist Anna Hazare is full of praise for his one-time protege Arvind Kejriwal, who he says has not taken "a wrong step" after becoming the Delhi Chief Minister.
Jan 17, 2016, 21:49 PM IST
Anna Hazare assails Centre on Lokpal issue
Activist Anna Hazare on Sunday accused the Modi government of "soft-pedalling" the Lokpal issue, saying the delay in constitution of the anti-corruption ombudsman has put a question mark on its "intention and credibility" to tackle graft.
Jan 17, 2016, 19:06 PM IST
Remove poll symbol from ballot papers, EVMs: Anna Hazare
Social activist Anna Hazare on Wednesday asked the Election Commission of India to remove poll symbol from the ballot papers and EVMs as part of poll reforms.
Sep 23, 2015, 15:57 PM IST
Anna Hazare suspends October 2 hunger strike in New Delhi
Social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday said he has decided to suspend his agitation scheduled on October 2 in New Delhi as the Central government allowed the Land Ordinance to lapse and implemented the `One Rank, One Pension` (OROP) for ex-servicemen.
Sep 12, 2015, 15:11 PM IST
