Social activist Anna Hazare says he will begin a hunger fast from July 5 unless the Maharashtra government revokes amendments to the Maharashtra Right to Information (RTI) Rules, 2026. In a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Hazare argues that the proposed rules would weaken the RTI Act by “blunting the edge” of the law and discouraging people from seeking information.
Hazare’s objections focus on changes that include a reported hike in RTI fees. According to the reports, he says the government has not provided a clear, rational explanation or supporting financial analysis for the fee increase. He frames the amendments as undermining transparency and access to information.
The outlets agree that Hazare has formally communicated his position to the Chief Minister and linked his planned protest to the status of the RTI rules amendments. The dispute centers on whether the changes should be withdrawn and whether the government has justified the modifications, including the changes in fees.
