Anna Hazare
Anna Hazare is an Indian social activist and advocate for anti-corruption, renowned for his role in the India Against Corruption movement. Often referred to as the father of the anti-graft movement, he distanced himself from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) upon its formation, citing a shift in values that contradicted the original ideals of the movement. Following AAP's recent electoral defeat, Hazare criticized the party's embrace of money and corruption, expressing disappointment over its failure to uphold principles of selfless service.
Born on Jun 15, 1940 (84 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| India | 2 | 3.50 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 488,411 | $2,900,000 | 1,026$ |
| Nepal | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 29,136,808 | 15,775 | $34,000 | 18$ |
| Totals | 3 | 1,409,141,193 | 504,186 | $2,934,000 | 1,044$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
India:
There was massive Ford Foundation funding for the Anna Hazare-Kejriwal led protests in 2012 to destabilise the UPA govt.
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India:
Anna Hazare's protests were recalled as contributing to Congress losing power.
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Nepal:
Anna Hazare was a prominent figure in the 'India Against Corruption' movement.
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India:
Anna Hazare delivered a scathing rebuke of Arvind Kejriwal, blaming his downfall on greed for power and money.
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India:
Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement marked the rise of Arvind Kejriwal.
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India:
Anna Hazare criticized Kejriwal's liquor policy, stating it has harmed him and his party.
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India:
Anna Hazare's disruption was a significant event that influenced Arvind Kejriwal's rise.
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India:
Hazare was part of the anti-corruption movement that Kejriwal was associated with before becoming CM.
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India:
Anna Hazare, regarded as the father of the anti-graft movement, distanced himself from the Aam Aadmi Party as soon as it was established.
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