Anna Hazare - The rise of the modern Gandhi
By siliconindia   |   Saturday, 06 August 2011, 01:43 IST   |    53 Comments
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Bangalore: Kisan Baburao Hazare, famously known as Anna Hazare, is the man of the moment - an anti-corruption crusader who is determined to establish the Jan Lokpal Bill that can bring in a strong anti-corruption law in India. He has been fighting for a corruption-free India for all his life. There are many incidents in his life that are quite fascinating. This patriot has sculptured himself to fight for the attainment of a peaceful nation. He has been serving the nation from his youth. He calls himself a Fakir as he has no family, property or bank balance. He lives in a 10x10 feet Spartan room. He has not visited his home for around 35 years as he has devoted his whole time for the welfare of the country.
Anna was born on 15th June 1937 in Bhingar, a small village in Maharashtra. He was brought up by his childless aunt. He studied still 7th standard and later decided to get employed in Mumbai because of the economic situation in the household. He started selling flowers in Dadar and later owned his own shop.

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