Lust for own statue by Anna in life-time
Written by- Subhash Chandra Agrawal RTI Activist Hope springs eternal in the human breast? I'm not so sure any more. Here's a release we received -. Here goes- This refers to media-reports about Anna Hazare writing to BJP President Rajnath Singh to prevent BJP workers from creating hurdles in stalling his statue in Gurgaon by his supporters. If reports are true, then it tends to establish that the veteran social-activist is crazy for his self-glorification like politicians. Reports have also appeared that Union government may honor Anna Hazare with Bharat Ratna for his support to government-sponsored Lokpal Bill passed by Parliament. Honouring Anna Hazare with Bharat Ratna amongst such controversies may unnecessarily give rise to speculations of Bharat Ratna being misused for bargains in political necessity. System of erecting statues in one’s life-time should be altogether banned. Naming public institutions and erection of statues of their favorites and...