Anna Hazare
Coverage of Anna Hazare in the Nexus archive.
- Two decades of mass protests in India
India has experienced mass protests over two decades, including youth-led demands for an education minister's resignation due to exam paper leaks, anti-corruption movements, protests against a controversial citizenship law, and farmer demonstrations against agricultural reforms. Major events include the 2011 anti-corruption hunger strikes, 2012 protests over a gang-rape case, and 2019-2020 rallies linked to the Citizenship Amendment Act and farm laws.
- Social activist Anna Hazare undertakes 'maun andolan' to support protesting students
Social activist Anna Hazare participated in a silent protest called 'maun andolan' to support protesting students. His aide Datta Awari stated the protest lasted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- ‘Govt. should not test his limits’: Anna Hazare urges Centre to hold talks with Sonam Wangchuk
Anna Hazare urged the government to hold discussions with Sonam Wangchuk, stating there is no issue with engaging in talks. He emphasized the government should decide to either accept or reject the demands through dialogue.
- ‘There must be room for humanity’: J&K CM expresses concern over Wangchuk’s health
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concern over Wangchuk’s health and recalled the engagement with activist Anna Hazare and his associates during a hunger strike in New Delhi.
- CM Fadnavis orders stay on new RTI rules after Hazare's agitation threat
CM Fadnavis ordered a stay on new RTI rules following threats from Anna Hazare to launch an indefinite hunger strike if the amendments were not withdrawn.
- RTI Under Threat? Why Anna Hazare is fighting Maharashtra’s new rules | Pulse Maharashtra
The Maharashtra government amended the Maharashtra Right to Information Rules, 2026, which has been criticized by social activists. Anna Hazare is opposing these changes.
- Anna Hazare warns of mass agitation unless Maharashtra withdraws ‘RTI amendments’
Anna Hazare has warned of launching a nationwide agitation if Maharashtra does not withdraw its RTI amendments by July 5. The amendments are the focus of his threat to escalate protests.
- Will launch fast from July 5 if amendments to RTI Rules not revoked: Anna Hazare
Anna Hazare threatened to launch a fast from July 5 if amendments to RTI Rules are not revoked. He objected to a fee hike, citing a lack of rational explanation or financial analysis.
- CBI court sets June 20 for Nimbalkar murder case verdict
A special CBI court is set to deliver its final verdict on June 20 in the murder case of Maharashtra politician Pawanraje Nimbalkar, which has taken nearly 20 years. The CBI prosecution examined over 100 witnesses, including activist Anna Hazare.