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| After being referred to standing committee, the bill was presented to both Houses of Parliament in winter session. The bill was passed by the Loksabha, but it could not be passed by Rajyasabha. In the budget session, it was decided that the bill should be referred to select committee for further recommendations. | After being referred to standing committee, the bill was presented to both Houses of Parliament in winter session. The bill was passed by the Loksabha, but it could not be passed by Rajyasabha. In the budget session, it was decided that the bill should be referred to select committee for further recommendations. | ||
| == Protest fast == | |||
| Following the delays in enacting the bill, India Against Corruption demanded the establishment of a special investigation team and fast-track courts to investigate corruption charges against cabinet ministers. After the Government rejected these demands, Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Gopal Rai went on an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar on 25th of July 2012. | |||
| The fast was broken on 3rd of August 2012 with a resolve to accelerate the movement against corruption both within and outside the Parliament. ] stated that there was a need for a political alternative that would not compromise on corruption. That fight was not for power but for changing the system, it said.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/india-against-corruption-movement-to-take-place-both-within-outside-parliament-says-kejriwal/articleshow/15340341.cms? |title= India Against Corruption: Movement to take place both within & outside Parliament, says Kejriwal |work=] |date= 3 August 2012}}</ref> | |||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| Founded | 2010 (2010) |
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| Type | People's Movement |
| Focus | Anti-corruption |
| Location | |
| Area served | India |
| Method | Nonviolence |
| Members | 20 |
| Key people | Anna Hazare, Kiran Bedi, Baba Ramdev, Sri Sri Ravishankar |
| Revenue | Donations |
| Website | www |
India Against Corruption (IAC) is a grassroots movement formed to demand comprehensive reforms of anti-corruption systems in India and the enactment of the Jan Lokpal Bill.
Strategy
Inspired by Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption, leaders of the IAC prepared a draft Jan Lokpal Bill. The bill provides for strong, efficient and politically independent institutions, the Lokpal and the Lokayuktas for investigation of corruption charges against public officials and politicians. The bill also provides for time-bound grievance redressal and speedy investigation.
In March 2011, the organization sent an open letter to the Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh and Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, calling for a CBI probe as recommended by central government committee into "irregularities in the forest department", and into the harassment of IFS officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi.
In April 2011, Anna Hazare called for the nation to press the government for the enactment of the Jan LokPal bill. On 5 April 2011, people across India came together in support of Annaji's indefinite fast, with hundreds of people joining his fast for a day, and pledging on-going support for his fight against corruption.
Anna Hazare's role
Main article: 2011 Indian anti-corruption movementOn 16 August 2011, social worker Anna Hazare began an indefinite fast, aimed at persuading the Indian government to introduce and enact the Jan Lokpal Bill in place of the government's own proposed Lokpal Bill.
Vote for India Pledge"I solemnly pledge that I would not vote for that party which does not pass Jan Lokpal or Lokayukta Bill drafted by Citizens wherever it is in power- either at center or at state level."
People behind the movement
- Baba Ramdev Spiritual leader
- Sri Sri Ravishankar Spiritual leader
- Arch Bishop Vincent Concesao Religious leader
- Anna Hazare - anti-corruption activist
- Medha Patkar - social activist
- Kiran Bedi - retired IPS officer
- Prashant Bhushan - a social activist who helps people through the higher judicial system
- Shanti Bhushan - former Law Minister
- Santosh Hegde - former justice of the Supreme Court of India, former Solicitor General of India, Lokayukta (ombudsman) for Karnataka State of India from 2006-2011
- Arvind Kejriwal - RTI and social activist
- Akhil Gogoi - RTI activist from Assam
- Manish Sisodia - former news producer at Zee News and currently social activist
Jan Lokpal Bill
Main section: Complete set of differences between Jan Lokpal and Lokpal bill
The Jan Lokpal Bill was drafted in consultation with the India Against Corruption movement to counter the dilutions in the government-sponsored Lokpal Bill.
Movement through Parliament
After being referred to standing committee, the bill was presented to both Houses of Parliament in winter session. The bill was passed by the Loksabha, but it could not be passed by Rajyasabha. In the budget session, it was decided that the bill should be referred to select committee for further recommendations.
See also
- Jan Lokpal Bill
- The Lokpal Bill, 2011
- 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement
- 2012 Indian anti-corruption movement
- Indian political scandals
- Corruption Perceptions Index
- Save Your Voice
- Cartoons Against Corruption
References
- "Jan Lokpal Bill, version 2.2 (pdf)" (PDF). India Against Corruption. 2010. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
- "Activists Take Out March to Demand Jan Lokpal Bill". Outlook (magazine). 30 January 2011.
- "Dandi March II asks for Lokpal Bill and return of b lack money". The Times of India. India. 22 March 2011.
- "City activists garner support for Jan Lokpal bill". Hindustan Times. India. 14 March 2011.
- Independent Commission Against Corruption
- "Top activists for CBI probe in whistleblower case". The Times of India. 22 March 2011.
- "Anna Hazare serves an ultimatum to the PM to sit on indefinite fast from April 5". Jaago Re. 5 April 2011.
- "Bangalore's Freedom Park stands for Anna Hazare". NDTV. 7 April 2011.
- "Anna Hazare breaks his fast, says real fight begins now". NDTV. 9 April 2011.
- "Anna Hazare promises 'revolution' in India". The News. Pakistan. 20 August 2011.
External links
- Official website
- Official mailing list
- Public Community
- Arvind Kejriwal's Early Interview on the movement
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