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.
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There was massive Ford Foundation funding for the Anna Hazare-Kejriwal led protests in 2012 to destabilise the UPA govt.
US has bankrolled RSS since 1960s: Congress | India News
India· 2025-02-21
Anna Hazare's protests were recalled as contributing to Congress losing power.
'$21m USAID fund to India': Trump’s ‘kickback scheme’ remark fuels fresh BJP-Congress face-off | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-21
Anna Hazare was a prominent figure in the 'India Against Corruption' movement.
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Nepal· 2025-02-19
Anna Hazare delivered a scathing rebuke of Arvind Kejriwal, blaming his downfall on greed for power and money.
Delhi election results: 'Kejriwal strayed from his path, focusing on power and liquor,' says Anna Hazare after AAP's defeat | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-09
Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement marked the rise of Arvind Kejriwal.
Kumar Vishwas’ wife in tears after Manish Sisodia’s defeat but not out of sympathy | Delhi NewsIndia· 2025-02-09
Anna Hazare criticized Kejriwal's liquor policy, stating it has harmed him and his party.
Liquor policy drowned Kejriwal, AAP: Anna HazareIndia· 2025-02-08
Anna Hazare's disruption was a significant event that influenced Arvind Kejriwal's rise.
Delhi election 2025: Congress sniffs victory in AAP's defeat | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-08
Hazare was part of the anti-corruption movement that Kejriwal was associated with before becoming CM.
Kejriwal betrayed Hazare, drowned in corruption: Shinde | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-08
Anna Hazare, regarded as the father of the anti-graft movement, distanced himself from the Aam Aadmi Party as soon as it was established.
Early exit vindication: Former AAP comrades attribute Delhi defeat to departure from foundational values | Delhi NewsIndia· 2025-02-08
