Press Release
August 21, 2011
The Numbers Keep Growing. No Stopping Anna Now.
On day six of Anna s fast support for the Jan Lokpal Bill and Annahas ballooned
to enormous proportions. Support from across the country is unprecedented.
The citizens of India poured into streets, parks and grounds demanding an
effective anti corruption law the Jan Lokpal Bill.
The sun shone bright but the heat did not deter supporters from flocking to
Ramlila Ground in Delhi to stand by Anna. Number today crossed one and a half
lakhby afternoon and by evening people were marching all around the maidan,
India gate and surrounding areas. The total count of Indian marching in support
of Anna around Ramlila Maidaan and those in the maidaan touched two lakh by
sundown.
A rally took place expressing support and solidarity for the Jan Lokpal Billfrom
India gate to Ramlila grounds. Over a lakh participated in the rally. The spirit was
upbeat.
Sri Sri Ravi Shanker of the Art of living came to extend support to the movement
and inquire after Anna s health. Sri Sri spoke about the importance of a social
movement like the one we are seeing and the rise of consciousness and Anna s
contribution to it.
Rishi Prabhakar a prominent spiritual leader from Bangalore and founder of the
SSY - Siddh Samaj Yoga also came to Ramlila ground and extended his support to
the anti graft movement. Speaking to the citizens of India gathered there he said
that we are fortunate to have someone like Anna amongst us. HE spoke about the
importance of fighting graft and put his weight behind the Jan Lokpal movement.
Team Anna gave a call to sit on peaceful protest outside the houses of MPs and
ministers and sing, urge and appeal to them to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill. Team
Anna also appealed to the citizens of India to convey to their MPs that they will
not vote for them next election if they don t pass the Jan Lokpal Bill. Let the
elected representatives do what their constituents want.
Eighty people protesting outside the Prime Ministers house at race course were
detained and later released.
Arvind Kejriwal clarified speculation about a compromise formula being worked
out. He made clear to all gathered there that there is no such effort happening
behind the scenes. Umesh Sarangi the Asst. Secretary home of Maharashtra State
had come to meet team Anna. He carried a note which was a 13 point summary
of the Govt. Lokpal Bill. A copy of the summary is attached.
Anti Corruption Crusader Call For Action From Anna s Platform
Justice Santosh Hegde came to Delhi to lend his support to Anna. Even though he
has been actively supporting the anti graft movement and the introduction of a
Jan Lokpal bill from Bangalore he decided to come to Delhi to make a point. He
addressed the people gathered there and explained why this struggle to fight
corruption is so important. Justice Hegde spoke at length about corruption and
ways to tackle it. He said that the intention of the govt has been dishonest right
from the outset. The need of an anti corruption law he said was so urgent that it
can not be delayed any more. Corruption is responsible for land grabbing and
resources being grabbed the country over. The common man has to deal with it
at so many levels that a tough anti corruption law being delayed is a grave
injustice.
Darul-uloom issued a statement extending support to Anna Hazare and the
movement for an introduction of the Jan Lokpal Bill.
Arjuna Awardee Sportspersons came and lent support. They were accompanied
by their coaches.
Syed Shahabuddin came to lend supportto Anna Hazare and addressed the
people gathered there. Praised Anna and his revolutionary spirit and
Preity Zinta gave an interview saying that anyone who is a true India will
support Anna Hazare.
Shreyas Talpade and Celina Jaitly made an appearance at Azad maidaan in
Mumbai extending support to Anna Hazare and demanding the introduction of
the Jan Lokpal Bill.
Anna s I am Anna topi became a fashion statement in fashion shows in
Mumbai.From Viday Balan to Sridevi, models and audiences were seen sporting
the latest fashion statement - honesty and the Jan Lokpal Bill.
Members of innumerable groups from Kisan Unoins, religious groups to market
associatopns came from all parts of the country and lent their voice to the
demand for a Jan Lokpal Bill.
Support pours from various personalities and associations
Sports personalities in support of India against corruption movement
Sunita Godara (Asian Marathon Gold Medalist) is one of the India against
corruption forum member who signed the FIR lodged against CWG Scam on 14th
Nov 2011 along with other eminent members of the India against Corruption
Team .
She along with several other sports persons came and lent their voice to the
movement. She and her colleagues appealed to sport people the nation over to
support the movement. Olympians and Champions of int l repute who have
brought glory to the country are joining hands together and supportin g the
movement.
1 Sunita Godara- Asian Marathon Gold Medalist
2 Bhim Singh Arjun Awardee Athletics
3 Raj Kumar Sangwan Arjun Awardee Boxing
4 Omparkash Arjun Awardee- Basketball
5 Chand Ram Arjun Awardee Athletics
6Damayanti Tambe Arjun Awardee Badminton
7 Indu Puri Arjun Awardee Table Tennis
8 Daler Singh Arjun Awardee Volley ball
9 Amir SinghArjun Awardee Volley Ball
10 Ashok Kumar Arjun Awardee Wrestling
11 Mahaveer Arjun Awardee Wrestling
12 Mehtab Singh Arjun Awardee Boxing
13 Vivek Singh Arjun Awardee Shooting
14Parmod KumarAsian Games athlete
15 AnishaCWG & Asian Gold Medal Shooting
16 ,Saveta Chaudhry CWG & Asian Silver Medal Shooting
17 Dharam Singh Super Veteran Marathon Winner
18 Bhagwati Marathon Int l Marathon Winner
19 Deepika Kaliraman Wrestling (Master Chandagi Ram s daughter)
20 Shri RS Bhola Hockey Olympian twice Gold medal winning team
member
Other Events that happened All Across the Country
Support March for Jan Lokpal Bill. Location: Outside SIES College, Nerul
Mumbai
Time: Saturday, 20 August 2011 16:00Nasik: Today, 20 august 2011, rally to support Anna Hazare at 2 pm,
Dongre Vasti Ghraha, Nasik. it is a yuva morcha and u can bring frnds also
Candle March by Homoeopathic Doctors and Students at Shahid SmarakPark Jabalpur MP.Time:5.30pm, Sunday 21 August 2011
Group Relay Fast in Iselin, NJ in support of Anna and Jan Lokpal bill.Location: Outside Chowpatty restaurant
Today's Events in CHENNAI.8AM March from Marina, Gandhi Statue 2 LBRoad
10AM Car/Bike Rally 4M Marina, Labour Statue. 6PM- Candle Light
@Marina, GandhiStatue
Protest in support of Janlokpal: 6835 Professional Court, Mississauga,Ontario, Canada at 12 Noon on Sunday, Aug 21, 2011. Contact -
demonstration 9798824338, 7870582785
Kolkata: Rally from Minto park to Louden Street.Chennai: March at Marina beach 9500935352
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: Protest in support of Janlokpal: 6835
Professional Court, at 12 Noon on Sunday, Aug 21, 2011. Contact -
Bellevue (WA ,USA): Candle silent march in downtown park.Protest at UN HQ in Geneva near the Swiss border
Gurgaon: Candle march to support Janlokpal Bill. Contact: 9999623000
Delhi, Vasant Kunj: Candle-light march at 8 pm in Vasant Kunj today,contact 9899419319
Mohali: candle protest march. Contact :9988324137, 09810883117Varanasi: 21 August, 9:15 am, Rally from Sheetla Mata Mandir, Saket
Nagar Colony to Lanka (BHU Gate). Contact P N Tiwari : 9935512984
Panchkula, Sector 20 (Haryana ): Candle Protest March from VITA booth
(outside Park) near GHS 40 in order to support JANLOKPAL Bill -
Contact: 9569254160
GURGAON - Join candle light protest to support Janlokpal, Sunday 21 augat Galleria market Phase 4, DLF, 6 pm onwards. 9999623000
support anna hazare for lokpal bill at Town Hall, Ellis Bridge, AhmedabadLocation: Town Hall, Ellis Bridge, Ahmedabad
Time: Sunday, 21 August 2011 07:30
JAIPUR : ANNA supporters join us 4 MEGA RALLY on 21 AUG. Start: MNIT
Maingate, End: AMAR JAWAN JYOTI, TIME: 2PM. Its a fight 4 a better
future....
MAHARALLY
Location: From MNIT Jaipur, Main Gate to Amar Jawan Jyoti
Time: Sunday, 21 August 2011 14:00
Vizag March in support of Anna Hazare !
Location: Kali Temple - Victory At Sea
Time: Sunday, 21 August 2011 07:00
Takin it to the streets today" be there at Marina beach, Chennai @ 5 30PM and join India Aganist Corruption candle lit March. Let's show we
belong info : 9600117391
36 Sathyagrahis Complete 102 hours of fasting & resolve still continues.
March from Marina Beach to Fast Venue at No.153, L.B.Road, Adayar
(Next to HDFC Bank) starting 8.30AM Contact 9500935352
March against corruption and support Anna Hazare in our war againstcorruption.March Place: From Bharat party plot, Rabaricolony to CTM
Double Decker Bridge. Ahmedabad. Time 7:30 PM 21th august, 2011
Delhi: Candle march in Munirka DDA Cental Park at 7pmAJMER: Anna's supporters met at VIJAY SMARAK at BAJRANGARH For
SILENT CANDLE MARCH of students in the evening at 7.30PM from
BAJRANGARH.
Candle March (21Aug) @ 7:00pm From Railway Station to Degree CollegeChauraha, Raebareli,
Delhi: Candle-light march at 8 pm in Vasant Kunj today, contact9899419319
Delhi: Mega March from India Gate to Ramlila Maidan at 5 pm todayHisar, Haryana - candle light protest to support Janlokpal, Sunday at Old
Govt. College Ground at 7 PM (Daily)
Gorakhpur (UP) - Foot March. Date: 21 August, 2011. Time: 5 PM.Location: Chetna Tiraha.
Pune - Motor cycle protest to support Janlokpal, Sunday 21 August atkothrud depot to Deccan, 5 PM onwards
Bulandshahr: Aug 21 candle march and janchetna rally atKale-Aam in
support of Anna Hazare
GURGAON - candle light protest to support Janlokpal, Sunday 21st aug atResidency Greens, Greenwood City, Opposite Unitech Cyber Park, 7 pm
onwards.
Candle Protest March at Mohali Phase-7 ,at 7.00PM ,Chawla Chowk inSupport of Jan Lok Pal and Shri Anna Hazare contact :9988324137,
09810883117
Kotdwara, Garhwal -candle march from Jhanda chowk to Tehsil, for AnnaHazzre movement support.
Burning of the Govt Lokpal Bill & Candle March in support of Anna Hazare
and Janlokpal Bill.Date & Time: Today 7 PM.Venue: Sachkand Darbar,
Sindhi Colony, Gondia, Maharashtra
Sector 20 Panchkula ( Haryana ) :: DAILY :: Candle Protest March at 7.00p.m. from VITA booth (outside Park) - near GHS 40 ::: in order to support
JANLOKPAL Bill - Contact :: 9569254160
GURGAON - candle light protest to support Janlokpal, Sunday 21 aug atGalleria market Phase 4, DLF, 6 pm onwards. 9999623000
Indore: Mega rally at 5 pm at Regal SquareJHANSI: Candle march, Sadar Bazar, Pushp Vatika petrol pump @ 7.30 pm
sunday 21st August
New York for Anna & JanLokPalLocation: Madison Avenue and 38thStreet. Time: 11:00AM Sunday, August 21st
Kanpur: Manav shrankhala railly at green park starting at 10 am.CHENNAI: Bike rally @ 10AM, starting from Adayar fasting venue to
showkarpet.
PUNE: FC College Main Gate 9-10am, Citizens sweep the footpaths tosymbolize Sweeping of Corruption - Carry own brooms
Delhi: Car and bike rally in support of Janlokpal Bill from Janta Flats, DDA
Market, GTB Hospital to Ramlila Maidan @ 1.30 pm today, contact -
8802981819, 9560112288
Ajmer: Candle March (21Aug) @ 6:00pm at Gandhi Bhavan Ajmer,Bangalore: Bangalore Demanded a strong JANLOKPAL with a strong voice
of 50000 people at FREEDOM PARK. Despite rain people were holding
candles!
Varanasi: 21 August, 9:15 am, Rally from Sheetla Mata Mandir, SaketNagar Colony to Lanka (BHU Gate). Contact P N Tiwari : 9935512984
Jaipur: 21 August, 6:00 am, National Handloom, Vaishali Nagar
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