Anna Hazare: soldier to social reformer

Anna Hazare was born and brought up in an ordinary Maharastrian family in India and started his career as a soldier in Indian army. He joined Indian army when many Indian soldiers became martyrs in the Indo-China War (1962) and the Government of India appealed young Indians to join the Indian army. Being patriotic, he promptly responded to the appeal and joined the Army in 1963. He was posted to several states in India e.g. Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Mizoram, Sikkim, Bhutan, Leh and Ladakh and braved challenging weathers during his fifteen year tenure as a soldier.

Anna Hazare was posted at Khemkaran border (Rajasthan) as a soldier in Indian Army when Pakistan attacked India in 1965. He was brave enough and fought teeth and nail with the enemies. A bullet had passed by his head and Anna Hazare had a close save. All of his colleagues died in that attack. Hazare believes that this was the turning point of his life as it meant he had a purpose to life. It was at that particular moment that Hazare took an oath to dedicate his life in the service of humanity. He was only twenty six at that time yet pledged to be a bachelor!! It shows his sacrifice and will power. He has the same kind of will power even today.

He admitted that he had passion for marriage at the young age and had several proposals for marriage. However, dedication to service of humankind inspired him to be a bachelor.

In order to be self-sufficient and to be eligible for the pension scheme of the army he continued in the army for 12 more years. He, then, opted for voluntary retirement and returned to his native place in Ralegan Siddhi.

Four decades long journey of Anna Hazare from a soldier in Indian army to a social reformer is unprecedented. He is a non-violent yet effective campaigner. He followed Gandhian path. Now the whole world know that he is a true Gandhian.

He became instrumental to resurrect a barren village, Ralegan Siddhi into an ideal village that became model for many others. He is also a Right to Information crusader. He has empowered faceless citizen of India through his pioneering work on Right to Information (RTI). Everybody knows that RTI act has become a very effective tool against corruption in government machinery in India.

His efforts to empower village Panchayats and his fight against red taping in government offices have also been appreciated widely.

Mahatma Gandhi said, “The society needs such volunteers who are ready to get buried in selfless service for the better future of the society.’’

Anna is such a selfless volunteer and a true Gandhian. Anna has become renowned globally these days for his "Anashana" in support of Janlokpal bill. Three cheers to him.

Anna Hazare and his ideal village Ralegan Siddhi

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 Gulabi Nagar Vichar Manch remembered Mahatma Gandhi today, January 31, 2010 in their forum discussion. Mohandas Karamchand Gandi, nicknamed as mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948. As Gulabi Nagar Vichar Manch meet on Sundays they remembered mahatma Gandhi today.

Ramraj spoke as chief speakar of forum discussion that Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was a unique personality. He fought for India and brought independence to the country. He worked for his principles of Truth and Non-violence and never compromised with his principles. He was an ambassador of peace and harmony. The whole world remembers him even today, after 62 years of his assassination.

Jyoti Kothari informed about contribution of Mahatma Gandhi to the nation. Mahatma Gandhi had awaken the poorest and the weakest people of India to fight against mighty British rulers. He made Khadi a powerful weapon against rich cotton mills of Manchester, UK.

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose defeated Pattavi Sitaramayya to win the post of President of Indian National Congress. Mahatma Gandhi made a statement that defeat of Sitaramayya was his defeat. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose resigned from the seat of President after this statement and quit Congress. Later on he formed Azad Hind Fauz and named one of its brigade as Gandhi brigade. Netaji himself declared Mahatma Gandhi as Rashtrapita (Father of the Nation). Few people know that the title of Rashtrapita is given to Mahatma Gandhi by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

The meeting was presided over by Rampal. Gulabi Nagar Vichar Manch paid tribute to Gandhi by observing a silence for few minutes.

Tejkaran Parasar told that there were four main followers of Mahatma Gandhi in Rajasthan, Gokul Bhai Bhatt of Sirohi being the senior most. Puranchand Tunkalia, Siddharaj Dhadhha and Jawaharlal Jain were three others.

Pradip Chouhan told that photos of Mahatma Gandhi are placed in the Judicial courts of India. However, it is painful that the judiciary is not free of corruption.

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Remembering Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

 Gulabi Nagar Vichar Manch organized forum discussion remembering Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on Sunday, January 24, 2010. It is worth to be noted that 23rd January was the Birth date of Netaji.

Mahesh Swami, Chief speaker explained briefly about his life and his credentials. he told that Netaji inspired Indians with slogan "Tum hame khoon do, Main tumhe Azadi dunga." Subhash Chandra Bose organized Azad Hind Fauz and fought for Indian independence.

Vinod Sharma, Dr. Ritum Garg, Naveen Jain (Retired magistrate), Girdhari Sharma and Tejkaran Parashar also expressed their view.

Jyoti Kothari told that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was a unique personality in Indian history. He not only worked as a general of Azad Hind fauz but also involved Germany, Italy and Japan in Indian national movement. He was a civilian but became Genearl of an army. He had given title of Rashtrapita (Father of Nation) to Mahatma Gandhi.

Ravi Bhanot presided over the meeting. Advocate Pradip Chouhan delivered vote of thanks.

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Jyoti Kothari

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Vishva Mangala Gou- Gram Yatra

Jai bahadur Singh Shekhawat, Acting President Bharatiya Govansha Rakshan Samvardhan Parishada has spoken in the 1341 meeting of Gulabi Nagar Vichar Manch on 08 Feb 2009 as Chief Speaker. He was speaking on the topic "Vishva Mangala Gou-Gram Yatra. It was about Non- Slaughtering of Cattle.

He told that India has a rich tradition of serving cattle right from Emperor Dilip, Vashishtha, Maharana Pratap, Chhatrapati Shivaji and Maharaja Madho Singh of Jaipur. Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati has written a book about the same namely "Gou Karunanidhi".
Mahatma Gandhi, Father of Nation wanted to have been passed an act to ban on cowslaughter at the first incident in Independent India. His request to do so was turned down by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister. Later on a petition signed by 17 million Indians was given to the central government of India through Sardar Ballabh Bhai Patel, the then Home Minister of India. But, alas, that too turned by the Indian Government.

He told that we, the people should not sit at rest and act upon to compel the Government to do so. He advocated of an India wide tour for the same to be commenced on the occasion of Vijaya Dasami this year. He appealed to join hands for the success of proposed yatra.

Darshan has also expressed his views.

Dr. Ashok Yadav presided over the meeting. Tejkaran parashar garlanded the guests on behalf of Gulabi Nagar Vichar Manch. Jyoti Kothari, Addl. Convener of the Manch conducted the meeting as master of Ceremoney and dr. Ujala Arora, Former Minister, expressed Vote of thanks.

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