Activist Anna Hazare says he will begin an indefinite hunger strike from July 5 at Ralegan Siddhi village in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district if the state government does not withdraw amendments to the Right to Information (RTI) Rules. Multiple reports describe Hazare as challenging the government’s changes as “illegal,” and say he argues that the government has not provided a clear, rational explanation or financial analysis for the amendments. Hazare has also indicated that his move is tied to the specific RTI-related changes, including a reported increase in RTI fees. According to accounts that include details of communication with the state leadership, Hazare has written to the Chief Minister warning of the hunger strike if the amendments are not revoked. The proposed protest is framed as a demand for immediate withdrawal of the amendments, with Hazare presenting July 5 as the start date. The reports reflect the activist’s stated position; they do not provide an updated government response within the provided excerpts.
Anna Hazare threatens indefinite hunger strike from July 5 over RTI rule amendments
Activist Anna Hazare says he will begin an indefinite hunger strike from July 5 at Ralegan Siddhi village in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district if the state government does not withdraw amendments to t...
- Anna Hazare threatens an indefinite hunger strike starting July 5.
- The protest is to be held at Ralegan Siddhi village in Ahmednagar district.
- Hazare says RTI Rules amendments should be withdrawn, calling them illegal.
- He objects to changes associated with RTI rules, including a reported increase in RTI fees.
- Hazare has written to the Maharashtra Chief Minister warning of the hunger strike if the amendments are not revoked.
Hazare objected to the hike in RTI fees, saying no rational explanation or financial analysis was provided.
13 hours agoActivist Anna Hazare has threatened to launch an indefinite hunger strike from July 5 at Ralegan Siddhi village in Ahilyanagar district if the Maharashtra government does not immediately withdraw the "illegal" amendments made to the Right to Information Rules.
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