Anna Hazare Hunger strike

New Delhi, India, 2011

© Roni Bintang

The weeks-long hunger strike of 74-year-old Indian activist Anna Hazare drew tens of thousands of supporters to join protests in Ramlila Ground, New Delhi in 2011. Hazare’s non-violent stand focused attention on India’s endemic political corruption, and forced the government to introduce a bill for an independent investigation body.

 
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