After single-handedly provoking a people's revolution, 72-year-old social activist Anna Hazare, who launched what he calls "India's second freedom struggle," ended his hunger strike.
After single-handedly provoking a people's revolution, 72-year-old social activist Anna Hazare, who launched what he calls "India's second freedom struggle," ended his hunger strike.
Bollywood beauty Shilpa Shetty said: "Anna Hazare has won:)Salute his gumption and selfless work..makes me feel very small..complete Respect!Now this is Democracy"
Noted director Shekhar Kapur tweeted: Celebrate Anna's victory against government, but be vigilant always, for victory can be shortlived."
Renowned writer Shobhaa De said it was a victory of the youth and she tweeted: "Anna Hazare,Zindabad!Big victory for Young India. You can enjoy the IPL now. You have earned your entertainment. Become cheerleaders for Clean India!"
Thousands of people including school children, teachers, social workers and bank officials support veteran social activist, Anna Hazare during his crusade against corruption at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. (Photo: AFP)
A boy dressed as Mahatma Gandhi holds anti-corruption placards. (Photo: AFP)
School children join the protest at Jantar Mantar. (Photo: AFP)
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev today joined social activist Anna Hazare's agitation against corruption. Joining the protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, Baba Ramdev said the government should hang the corrupt so that it serves as a deterrent to others.
Choreographer-turned-filmmaker Farah Khan also showed her support for the movement.
Vishal Dadlani posted a message, "Privileged to be on this stage. The energy is electric. This movement CANNOT fail!"
Civil rights activist Kiran Bedi said the entire nation got the inspiration of sacrifice from the Gandhian leader.
Actress Gul Panag stands up for Anna Hazare at Jantar Mantar, Delhi. The actress, who has been vigorously supporting Mr Hazare's anti-corruption crusade, has posted this picture on her twitter account.
Singer Rabbi Shergill too has joined Gul Panag to support Anna Hazare's noble cause at Jantar Mantar.
Bollywood actor Anupam Kher arrived at Jantar Mantar in support of social activist Anna Hazare. The actor poses for the camera with one of Mr Hazare‘s ardent supporters. (Photo: PTI)
Anupam Kher surrounded by social activist Anna Hazare's supporters. (Photo: PTI)
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar after meeting social activists Anna Hazare who is sitting on an indefinite fast for Jan Lokpal Bill, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)
Abhishek Bachchan's newest tweet shows just how serious he is.
Farhan Akhtar is giving regular updates too. He wrote yesterday morning, "I support Anna Hazare. Our country has suffered from corruption for too long... NOW is the time we get together and do something about it."
Mahesh Bhatt's insights are really impressive.
Chetan Bhagat has a suggestion or two to make.
As support pours in from all quarters for veteran activist and Gandhian Anna Hazare's fast-unto-death campaign against corruption, Bollywood too has joined the chorus.
Aamir Khan wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asking him to pay "heed to the voice of Anna Hazare", who has started a fast against corruption.
"I am merely one of many who fully support Hazare, and have come to appreciate that this upright 72-year-old man is willing to sacrifice his life in the fight against corruption," wrote Aamir Khan, in his letter dated April 6, to the prime minister.
On Twitter, many celebrities have pledged their support.
Amitabh Bachchan: From one revolution to another !! Anwarat samay ki chakki chalti jaati hai !!
Hrithik Roshan: I support Anna Hazare. Its TIME to make a CHANGE!
Earlier Anupam Kher had tweeted: When somebody is fighting corruption, I don't judge his ways. I applaud his intentions and actions. I am with ANNA HAZARE. Are you?:)
A day before arriving at Jantar Mantar, Madhur Bhandarkar had tweeted: Overwhelming momentum generates in for Anna Hazare's fight against corruption. Is India gonna be the next Egypt??
Priyanka Chopra: Also what's remarkable is the uprising of the youth of our country in support of Anna Hazare. I pledge my support to this cause.
Shobhaa De: Anna Hazare, aap jeeyo hazaaron saal. That's how long it will take to root out corruption. Lagey raho, Young India. Don't give up the fight.
Diya Mirza: Finally, people are voicing strong support for a man that has, should and will be a great example to our generation. i support Anna Hazare.
Chetan Bhagat: Jan Lokpal bill, new anti-corruption law, is as important as winning our Independence was. Full support to Anna Hazare.
Farhan Akhtar: I support Anna Hazare. Our country has suffered from corruption for too long... NOW is the time we get together and do something about it.
Juhi Chawla: I am complete and absolute supporter of Shri Anna Hazare! All those with a conscience and a clean heart speak up.
Shekhar Kapur: I support Anna Hazare's fast for national debate on Lokpal Bill. Atleast need Parliament to come out and respond to issue. People like Anna Hazare will force a people's movement against the system. Like Gandhi did against the British.
Rahul Bose: That it takes an Anna Hazare fasting unto death to effect systemic change is comment enough. corruption part of our DNA.
Ranvir Shorey: Anna Hazare's crusade is a great litmus test to see if India has any grit left at all. Or have we become a country of corrupt schmoozers...
Purab Kohli: Jee yo 'Hazare' saaal 'Anna Sahib'!! (Long live Anna Hazare)
Onir: I Support Anna Hazare. @iam_juhi - I am in complete and absolute support of shri Anna Hazare! All those with a conscience and a clean heart speak up!
Pritish Nandy: When corruption and injustice cross all limits, leaders arise from among us to fight back. Anna Hazare is one such leader.
Bollywood actors Shabana Azmi, Urmila Matondkar and Dia Mirza have come out in support of social activist Anna Hazare in Mumbai.
Shabana Azmi, Urmila Matondkar and Dia Mirza among the supporters of the anti-corruption movement.
Shabana Azmi lends her voice to Anna Hazare's cause.
