Hazare for dismissal of parties to establish people's rule

Image
Press Trust of India Bhubaneswar
Last Updated : Apr 01 2014 | 11:25 PM IST
Advocating demolition of party system, Anna Hazare today said a "second war of Independence" would come about with an organisation to be launched after the Lok Sabha elections which would be successful by 2019 or 2024.
"After 2014 general elections, the name of the organisation, to be set up by people of good character, will be made public in every state at district level and taluka level. We will get success by 2019, else by 2024 by demolishing the party system," the anti-graft crusader said.
Seeking dismissal of all political parties in the country, the "second war of independence" would establish people's rule replacing "contractor and corporate" driven governments, Hazare told reporters here after addressing a farmers' convention 'Jai Kisan Mahasamabesh'.
"We got Independence in 1947, but the rule of the people never came. Parties did not allow democracy to arrive in the country," the anti-graft crusader said.
Holding some political parties responsible for rise in corruption, terrorism, adultery and bullying, Hazare said they should have been dismissed after Independence.
"Mahatma Gandhi had appealed to Congress leaders to dismiss the party. According to the Constitution, citizens of good character should contest elections and citizens should elect individuals of good character and send them to Parliament," he said.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Apr 01 2014 | 11:25 PM IST

Next Story