Anna Hazare.
Indian activist (born 1937)
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Anna Hazare launched a hunger strike in New Delhi, coinciding with Nirbhaya protests.Some support1 report
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Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal led anti-corruption campaigns together.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Anna Hazare utilized Maidan for an anti-corruption movement, following the AAP's prior booking of the site.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Anti-corruption movement demonstrated mass mobilization in India.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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Anna Hazare led the anti-corruption movement, supported by Avaaz, while pressuring Singh regarding the Lokpal bill amidst NAC discussions involving Sonia Gandhi.Some support2 reports
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Congress seeks the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan; Anna Hazare comments on accountability and writes to Narendra Modi.Well supported4 reports
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Anna Hazare urged Narendra Modi to fix ministerial accountability while Sonam Wangchuk's agitation continues in New Delhi.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A movement led to the formation of the AAP, while the citizenship law affected Afghan arrivals, challenging Narendra Modi.Some support1 report
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Protests over alleged NEET exam irregularities coincide with delegation talks held with Anna Hazare during his hunger strike.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Anna Hazare protested in Delhi to support students.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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Current political movements in India are drawing parallels to past successful protests.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Anna Hazare is opposing the Maharashtra RTI Rules and has written to Devendra Fadnavis requesting their withdrawal.Well supported3 reports
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Anna Hazare held a fast in Delhi calling for the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over corruption allegations.Some support1 report
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Around Anna Hazare this week
News at the entities that move Anna Hazare most-
Government of India TransactionalHome Minister Amit Shah visited Punjab and committed to eradicating the state's drug menace.Moves Anna Hazare
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Sonam Wangchuk OperationalPradhan resigned amid civil unrest in Maharashtra; Naseem Khan demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe, and Modi faced calls to apologize to students.Moves Anna Hazare
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central government OperationalThe Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) is confirmed as a statutory body operating under the central government ministry.Moves Anna Hazare
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Arvind Kejriwal StructuralArvind Kejriwal announced his resignation to dedicate his time to citizens' rights.Moves Anna Hazare
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Singh OperationalA political mercenary based in Hilmar is orchestrating a campaign in Manteca, where Singh serves as mayor.Moves Anna Hazare
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Dharmendra Pradhan OperationalRavi Kishan and others are involved in protests demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG scandal.Moves Anna Hazare
Connections
The 21 strongest of 25, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Government of India Transactional
The Government of India recognized Anna Hazare with the Padma Bhushan for social service.
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Arvind Kejriwal Structural
Arvind Kejriwal's political career emerged from Anna Hazare's social movement.
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Singh Operational
Anna Hazare pressured Singh to endorse the Lokpal bill.
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Dharmendra Pradhan Operational
Anna Hazare publicly challenges and demands the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over accountability issues.
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UPA Structural
Anna Hazare's movement is causally linked to the corruption issues within UPA.
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Maharashtra Operational
Anna Hazare is actively campaigning against the RTI rules established in Maharashtra.
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Aam Aadmi Party Structural
Anna Hazare's movement was a foundational factor in the formation of the Aam Aadmi Party.
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Narendra Modi Transactional
Anna Hazare has repeatedly written formal letters to Narendra Modi regarding protests and ministerial accountability.
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Avaaz Transactional
Avaaz provided specific support to Anna Hazare by hosting a petition.
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Manmohan Singh Operational
Anna Hazare and Manmohan Singh engaged in direct political interaction, including negotiations and protests against government policies.
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Devendra Fadnavis Operational
Anna Hazare contacted Devendra Fadnavis to seek the withdrawal of a specific rule.
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Sonam Wangchuk Operational
Anna Hazare supported Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar and called for dialogue between activists.
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Imran Masood Mentioned together
Imran Masood referenced Anna Hazare as a point of comparison while discussing Sonam Wangchuk.
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central government Operational
The relationship is characterized by civil society movements led by Hazare that track and protest government actions regarding corruption.
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Ahilyanagar Shared context
Ahilyanagar served as the location where Anna Hazare conducted a silent protest.
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Delhi Shared context
Anna Hazare conducted political activities, including protests and fasts, within the city of Delhi.
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Gandhi Mentioned together
The relationship is characterized by a contrast in the methods used by the two figures.
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Maidan Shared context
Anna Hazare utilized Maidan as the physical location for his anti-corruption movement.
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New Delhi Shared context
Anna Hazare conducted a hunger strike within the geographical context of New Delhi.
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Mumbai Shared context
Anna Hazare was in Mumbai seeking advanced medical care.
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Prakash Ambedkar Mentioned together
The single snapshot references Anna Hazare's historical agitation but does not describe any direct relationship or interaction with Prakash Ambedkar.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- Anna Hazare began a fast against government corruption in 2013, noting differences in methods compared to Gandhi.
- Anna Hazare launched a hunger strike in New Delhi, coinciding with Nirbhaya protests.
- Anna Hazare utilized Maidan for an anti-corruption movement, following the AAP's prior booking of the site.
September 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
6 events- Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal led anti-corruption campaigns together.
- Congress seeks the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan; Anna Hazare comments on accountability and writes to Narendra Modi.
- Anna Hazare urged Narendra Modi to fix ministerial accountability while Sonam Wangchuk's agitation continues in New Delhi.
- A movement led to the formation of the AAP, while the citizenship law affected Afghan arrivals, challenging Narendra Modi.
- Protests over alleged NEET exam irregularities coincide with delegation talks held with Anna Hazare during his hunger strike.
- Anna Hazare protested in Delhi to support students.
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June 2026
4 events- Anti-corruption movement demonstrated mass mobilization in India.
- Current political movements in India are drawing parallels to past successful protests.
- Anna Hazare is opposing the Maharashtra RTI Rules and has written to Devendra Fadnavis requesting their withdrawal.
- Anna Hazare held a fast in Delhi calling for the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over corruption allegations.