This story is from August 25, 2011

I support Anna. Why? I don't know

The Anna frenzy has caught the nation like wildfire but how many know what they are actually supporting? Well, let’s find out...
I support Anna. Why? I don't know
The Anna frenzy has caught the nation like wildfire but how many know what they are actually supporting? Well, let’s find out...
Mithali Raj, cricketer
On the movement: Of course, I support Anna Hazare. He is fighting against corruption and as a citizen of the country, we all need to do that. There is so much corruption everywhere you look, in every field. I am presently at a training camp in Bangalore and participated in one such rally here last week.
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Though we have a tight schedule and we could stay there only for 15 minutes, we still went to support the cause.
On the Jan Lokpal Bill: I don’t really know much about the Bills, I mean the contents of the Bills or the difference between the Lokpal and the Jan Lokpal Bills. But if the fight is against say corruption like bribery, etc, then I am supporting it.
Sumanth, actor
On the movement: I support the need to get the Bill into effect, but was a bit skeptical about the methods in achieving it, as the hunger strike is putting Anna’s life in danger. But it seems extreme times require extreme measures! And our present state of corruption is very extreme. Something needs to be done.
On the Jan Lokpal Bill: I keep track of the Bills. I understand the differences between what Government and Anna are proposing. Eventually settling for the common ground itself will be a monumental achievement.

Ganesh Nallari, designer
On the movement: Lokpal Bills were introduced several times earlier and have never been passed by the Indian Parliament and today, immaterial of the various views on the Lokpal Bill, I respect and appreciate the effort Mr Hazare has put in evoking the youth to make India corruption free. I do support the movement ‘India against corruption’.
On the Jan Lokpal Bill: Frankly, no I don’t know much about the Bill. But I would like to know.
Namrata, student
On the movement: I am a strong supporter of Anna Hazare’s Jan Lokpal Bill. According to a message that is doing the rounds, if all the black money comes back, then petrol will become `20 per litre! I just want to show that I am against corruption.
On the Jan Lokpal Bill: No, I don’t know the differences between the Jan Lokpal and the Lokpal Bill, all I know is that the Jan Lokpal Bill will help curb corruption and bring back all the black money to the people.
Parupalli Kashyap, shuttler
On the movement: Yes, I do support Anna Hazare. I just appreciate what he is doing even at his age. And since I know that the fight is against corruption, I am supporting it.
On the Jan Lokpal Bill: I don’t really know about the particulars of Bills, it is against corruption is all that I know.
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Rupam Jain

She writes mainly on sports, and occasionally interviews celebrities from other walks of life. News is a passion for her, and she especially enjoys field work. She likes to read and write, and enjoys listening to music. She also likes to collect pens.

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