Anna Hazare

thumb|Anna Hazare in 2011 Kisan Baburao Hazare (Marathi: किसन बाबुराव हजारे) (born 15 January 1940), popularly known as Anna Hazare (Marathi: अण्णा हजारे), is an Indian social activist who is especially recognised for his contribution to the development of Ralegan Siddhi, a village in Parner taluka of Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India and his efforts for establishing it as a model village, for which he was awarded the Padma Bhushan—the third-highest civilian award—by the government of India in 1992. He is also notable for his demonstration against corruption in India during 2011 India against corruption movement. Quotes How can the government stop anyone from protesting? The land is not their 'father's property'. The citizens are the masters of this country and the ministers are their servants. "Action against Ramdev: Anna Hazare supporters to observe countrywide hunger strike", Daily News & Analysis (Mumbai), 5 June 2011 If we want to rid the country of corruption, we have to take the initiative. We can’t keep waiting for someone else to do it. My fight is for the people. I will not allow my country to be looted anymore. This is not the time to sit back and relax. It's time to wake up and save the country. Every drop of my blood will contribute to the growth of this nation. I will keep fighting till my last breath. True patriotism is not just about waving the flag. It is about giving back to the country and standing up for what is right. External links Category:Social activists Category:People from India Category:1940 births Category:Living people Category:Revolutionaries