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Modi not keen on appointment of Lokpal: Anna Hazare
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Mohit Dubey | 06 Mar, 2018
Gandhian and anti-corruption crusader has accused prime minister
Narendra Modi of not being interested in appointment of the Lokpal at
the centre. Having hit the road in the run up to the mega show of
strength at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on March 23, the veteran
crusader Anna Hazare says Modi was "never serious about Lokpal".
The
reason behind the delay in appointment of a Lokpal, he points out, is
because the prime minister is afraid that once this becomes a reality
his office as well as that of his cabinet members would also come under
its purview.
"Panth Pradhan ka office bhi Lokpal ke neeche aa
jayega, ye bhay unko satata hai" (The PMO will also come under the ambit
of Lokpal and his fear stalks the PM), Hazare said during a free
wheeling interview with IANS at the VVIP guest house in the state
capital.
Sipping hot green tea to fight off the signs of
tiredness from his visit to Sitapur, where he addressed a well-attended
public rally, the 80-year-old informs that he has written 22 letters to
the prime minister in the past four years but has got a reply to even
one. Even as chief minister of Gujarat, Modi tried to cold shoulder the
appointment of a Lokayukta in the state, he added.
He cites the
section 4 clause 2 of the Lokpal Act wherein it is specifically said
that in case the appointment of Lokpal is made with some members of the
select panel not being there, it is in principle binding. "This
government says there is no leader of opposition hence Lokpal cannot be
appointed. This is all hogwash," Hazare says
Ask him if graft has
come down under the watch of Modi and he smiles. "Wo bolta acche hai,
isliye bhrastachaar ki baat chup jaati hai par vaisa hai nahin. Aaj bhi
aam aadmi bhrastachar se bahut peedit hai" (He (Modi) is a good orator,
hence the issue of graft is overshadowed but the reality is that the
common man continues to bear the brunt of graft), he says while pointing
out how the entire political system was scared of a full-fledged and
effective Lokpal.
Having addressed more than 50 rallies since he
started the renewed mission from November 22 last year, Hazare bubbles
with energy when one mentions how his 'andolan' in 2011 had spurred the
youth of the nation.
He is quick to inform that thousands of
volunteers in the movement this time around too are putting in their
whole effort so that the nation could be freed from the clutches of
corruption. "If the youth gets up, the fate of the nation will change
for good" he says while pointing out on how his rallies in Aurnachal
Pradesh, Assam, MP, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Haryana in the
past few months had garnered immense support of women and the youth.
But how would the movement be different this time round?
"See,
the last time we were successful in ensuring that a legislation which
was put on the back burner and resisted by the political establishment
for so many decades was passed by the parliament. This time we will
ensure that it is implemented in letter and spirit, he proclaims as a
group of youngsters who have come to meet him and seek his blessings
breaks into a spontaneous applause. Broach the name of Arvind Kejriwal
and a sadness creases his face. He informs that he had cautioned the
Delhi chief minister many a times that he should not "be tempted by
power" but he did not pay heed.
Kejriwal, who has many times called Hazare his mentor and guru and he have not spoken for the last many years.
Once
bitten twice shy, the octogenarian has now enforced a strict rule that
any body who becomes part of the outfit taking forward the anti-graft
crusade will have to sign an affidavit promising no role in active
politics. Over 5,000 people have already signed it, informs an aide
while adding that in case someone breaches the contract, Anna can take
the person to court.
Quoting the teachings of eminent
Maharashtrian saint Tukaram, Hazare says the greed of power and
attachment can be a great road block in national service. "I have not
met my biological family for the last 45 years, I lead a simple life,
don't even know what my account holds in terms of savings....my only
mission is to see this country free of corruption" he muses.
As
him if this much traveling doesn't trouble his aging bones and he snaps
back with a smile. "At 80, I feel younger than many teenagers. Its all
about 'mann' (mind and heart)" he says while pointing out how his meals
are simple and fast food like burgers are strictly out.
He
informs that his day starts with pranayam, followed by sprouts as
breakfast and two phulka (roti) and vegetables for lunch. There is no
dinner, only fresh fruit juice. He vows that "till mylast breath" he
will continue his struggle against graft and that he is very optimistic
that the 'Jan Sansad' (peoples' parliament) will make this happen.
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LOKPAL
P.RAVIHASUN | Wed Mar 7 05:41:36 2018
Yes I also supporting to implement of Lokpal
Thank you Anna Saheb
Ruby A Dcunha | Wed Mar 7 03:10:33 2018
Dear Anna Saheb, we admire your simplicity and our best wishes with you for Lokpal, which is the future of young India
Gandhian useful idiot
Navaratna Rajaram | Tue Mar 6 18:01:25 2018
Gandhians like Anna are becoming useful idots for opportunists like Kejriwal
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