Anna Hazare

ModernPoliticianIndia1937 — ?

Gandhian who sparked India Against Corruption movement.

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Quick Facts

Born

1937

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)62

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score55.0

Anna Hazare — Complete Timeline

1991 AD

Founded the Bhrashtachar Virodhi Janata AndolanPolitical Action

Hazare founded this organization to fight corruption in rural Maharashtra. He used Gandhian methods like hunger strikes and public protests to expose corrupt officials and politicians.

Anti-CorruptionActivismMaharashtra

Impact: regionalconstructive

1992 AD

Refused the Padma Bhushan awardPolitical Action

Hazare returned the Padma Bhushan award in protest against the government's failure to act on corruption. This gesture reinforced his image as a principled activist.

Award ReturnProtestCorruption

Impact: national

2011 AD

Led the India Against Corruption movementPolitical Action◆ Major

Anna Hazare went on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, demanding the passage of the Jan Lokpal Bill to combat corruption. The movement gained massive public support and forced the government to form a joint drafting committee.

Anti-CorruptionHunger StrikeJan Lokpal

Impact: nationalconstructive