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    Power of Non-Violence Movement in India against Corruption

    Power of Non-Violence Movement in India against Corruption-By Dial V. Gidwani-Gandhian

    The veteran Gandhian activist Anna Hazare, who began his second hunger strike against corruption in politics and the Government of India on August 16, is now into his ninth day. He has appealed to the Indian nation to support the passage of a strong anti-corruption bill in Parliament which establishes an ombudsman with independent powers.

    The response from the people has been striking and millions have become involved. They include both the disadvantaged mass as well as some from India’s privileged classes. Notably, large numbers of youths have enthusiastically joined in.

    Hazare has consistently urged that his followers renounce any form of violence and his message has been thus far accepted. An effective tactic has been for protesters to approach legislators’ residences with a flower and a prayer appealing to wisdom (and a vote) in favor of reform.

    The national government, recognizing the popular support for Hazare’s proposal has taken a respectful stance. Police have forsworn the use of unnecessary force against supporters. The movement has serious momentum and there are signs the government will honor his demands, at least in some modified form. (In this example, the pressures on government to act come not only from public scrutiny, but from international observers as well.)

    These events demonstrate, the very powerful potential of non-violence in the social and political context. So-called ‘people power’ organized this way can certainly bring about very significant change. Hazare’s target has been India’s endemic corruption. His history as an activist equips him well to focus public discontent and his reputation for modest living and overall integrity are gilt credentials.

    Here in America, another personage with similar credentials as a plain-speaking man of principle, the billionaire Warren Buffet, has recently taken aim at his fellows among the wealthy elite. He wrote recently that the disparity between the tax burden borne by the wealthy few and that of the great mass of Americans was patently unfair and urged reform. “My friends and I have been coddled long enough by a billionaire-friendly Congress. It’s time for our government to get serious about shared sacrifice.’

    What a refreshing thing to hear from a respected member of the wealthiest class in America, especially at a time when we see our country is in a deep ditch. Only concerted, cooperative effort can lift us out. Rigid ideology inhibits progress. Supporters of Buffet’s appeal might consider showing up at their legislator’s front door with a flower and a prayer.

    Dial V. Gidwani-Gandhian Activist, Founding President American Institute of Sindhulogy to promote knowledge of Sindhu & Saraswati Civilzation--Nonprofit, Nonreligious, Nonpolitical
    1740 Ridge Avenue #LL15 B
    Evanston Illinois 60201
    Phone 847 491 6930 // Fax 847 491 0923  Click here: Introduction to the Non Violence Program--PROJECT 2010

    • 26 August 2011
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    American Institute of Sindhulogy has been established in response to the growing need for increasing awareness in the United States of America and elsewhere about Sindhu Civilization, its ancient history and unique cultural heritage and glowing contribution to the World Civilization.

    The mission of AIS is to put modern hostility aside and revive our ancient civilization.AIS is a non-profit, non-religious, non-political organization of people of the Indian subcontinent and the world.

    Our Institute operates now from a donated private business space and those of us who contribute our time and effort do so on an unpaid basis. Our private means, taken together, are too modest to support anything like a sustained initiative. The Institute’s only source of outside monies has been from private donations. The non-violence project, a public service initiative which we ardently advocate, has taken hold - to an extent we can no longer manage effectively given our meager resources. We need help.

    AIS need to establish a full time operation for non violence project. This will be an on- going project for many years to come. The funding for the program will be requested through Government Grant, Public donations

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