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Social Reformer: Anna Hazare

By Jagran Josh
Dec 1, 2012, 11:15 IST

Anna Hazare is an Indian social activist who led various movements.

 

Born : Kisan Hazare , 15 June 1937 (age 75) , Bhingar, Bombay Province, British India

Nationality : Indian

Other names : Kisan Baburao Hazare

Known for : Indian anti-corruption movement - 2012, Indian anti-corruption movement - 2011, Watershed development programmes, Right to Information.

Influenced by : Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Political movement Indian anti-corruption movement,Peace movement.

Religion : Hinduism

Spouse : Never Married

Parents : Laxmibai Hazare, Baburao Hazare

Awards : Padma Shri (1990), Padma Bhushan (1992)

Name: Anna Hazare

Born : Kisan Hazare , 15 June 1937 (age 75) , Bhingar, Bombay Province, British India

Nationality : Indian

Other names : Kisan Baburao Hazare

Known for : Indian anti-corruption movement - 2012, Indian anti-corruption movement - 2011, Watershed development programmes, Right to Information.

Influenced by : Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Political movement Indian anti-corruption movement,Peace movement.

Religion : Hinduism

Spouse : Never Married

Parents : Laxmibai Hazare, Baburao Hazare

Awards : Padma Shri (1990), Padma Bhushan (1992)


 

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