Fwd: Stand with Anna Hazare

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From: Tara Tripathi <nirmaltara@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 4:44 AM
Subject: Fwd: Stand with Anna Hazare


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From: "Saloni Puri - Avaaz.org" <avaaz@avaaz.org>
Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:50:25 -0400
Subject: Stand with Anna Hazare
To: "nirmaltara@gmail.com" <nirmaltara@gmail.com>

Dear friends across India,



Anna Hazare has committed to fast-unto-death -- unless the government
agrees to consider a powerful law to rid India of the scourge of
corruption. But dirty politicians are trying to squash it. Let's stand
with him and ramp up the pressure on Prime Minister Singh to endorse
the bill and clean up politics. Sign now and send this email to
everyone:

[image: Sign the petition!]
Right now, Anna Hazare, a 73-year-old Gandhian, sits fasting in the
burning sun, and he will stay until death -- unless the government
agrees to consider a powerful law that could rid Indian politics of
the scourge of corruption.

This "Modern Mahatma" is taking the utmost act of courage and
determination to push through a bill that would give an independent
body the power to punish corruption -- even in the Prime Minister's
office. Across the country a movement has exploded, driving a media
storm of pressure that's engulfing Singh. But dirty politicians are
desperately trying to water down or kill the law.

For the first time in forty three years, we have the chance to change
the way politics is done. Let's join together and stand with Anna
Hazare to tackle corruption and clean up Indian politics. We have no
time to lose -- sign the petition to be delivered directly to Prime
Minister Singh and reported to the media, and forward this email to
everyone:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/stand_with_anna_hazare/?vl

Hazare is championing a citizen-developed bill called "Jan" Lokpal
that will create an independent body, selected by judges, citizens and
constitutional authorities, with enough power to investigate and
punish all politicians. No minister or bureaucrat will be able to
influence its investigations.

Since 1968, when this bill was first introduced, greedy politicians
have thwarted its passing. Now the government is pushing for a watered
down Lokpal with no hope of ending fraud, vice and dishonesty -- it
gives politicians overriding power to decide who will be investigated,
and is a complete sellout.

Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Singh to endorse the "Jan"
Lokpal. Members of the opposition party have begun to make the right
noises in support of Anna Hazare. And even the National Advisory
Council, a powerful advisory body to Sonia Gandhi have come out in
favour of the bill. But corrupt politicians and vested interests are
doing all they can to kill it.

Anna Hazare has set the example. But only a national citizens movement
can ramp up the pressure to get Singh to endorse "Jan" Lokpal and save
Hazare's life. Sign the petition and forward it to everyone now:

http://www.avaaz.org/en/stand_with_anna_hazare/?vl

Corruption in politics has become a plague across our country, it is
draining our resources and demoralizing our nation. This bill would go
a long way to deterring those that steal and undermine the public
good. Last year, the Avaaz community in Brazil won an important
victory -- against the odds millions of people came together and
pushed through a historic anti-corruption law. India has a proud
history of people power overcoming oppression -- today if we all stand
with one voice we can fight this corruption that is poisoning our
political system.

With hope,

Saloni, Shibayan, Ricken, Ben and the whole Avaaz team.

More information:

India Today, "Lokpal vs Jan Lokpal: A study in contrast":
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/134429/latest-headlines/lokpal-vs-jan-lokpal-a-study-in-contrast.html

The Hindu Business Line, "Anna Hazare on fast-unto-death demanding Jan
Lokpal Bill":
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/article1602555.ece

Times of India, "On day Anna Hazare begins fast, NAC too calls for
lokpal debate":
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/On-day-Anna-Hazare-begins-fast-NAC-too-calls-for-lokpal-debate/articleshow/7880511.cms

Tehelka, "Social activists come together to show flaws in Lokpal Bill":
http://tehelka.com/story_main49.asp?filename=Ws050411ACTIVISM.asp

Anna Hazare's fast against corruption strikes huge chord
http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/anna-hazares-fast-against-corruption-strikes-huge-chord-96593


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