Anna Hazare looks on as supporter Kiran Bedi waves the Indian national flag at Ram Lila Grounds. (AFP)
India’s anti-corruption crusader and former top cop Kiran Bedi says, any supporters, even controversial bibkin models like Poonam Pandey are welcome to join the crusade against graft. India's first female police officer is ready to share a common platform with all kinds of newsmakers for a cause.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Winner said, “We have no complaints,” about Bollywood stars and controversial models who have large number of fan following joining their crusade. These celebritites would be welcome to support Team Anna against corruption.
“Every support is welcome. The youth of this generation are brave, motivated and have the courage to fight. There are some who are more attracted to glamour. But we welcome them to our camp as well,” said the member of Team Anna, who was felicitated by Harshad Mehta, Indian businessman and philanthropist and prominent diamond merchant.
A team of social activists led by Anna Hazare have been leading the fight against corruption in India and acting upon the government for a strong anti-corruption law called the Jan Lokpal Bill.
Speaking to Emirates 24|7 Bedi welcomed non-resident Indians to join hands in the fight against corruption. “Unfortunately NRI’s do not have effective voting rights. But they are the main source of foreign exchange and the remittances have greatly contributed to the progress of the Indian economy,” said Bedi.
“India has already lost a lot. We cannot afford to lose much more. We do need effective governance. It is not sufficient to have a good Prime Minister. We need an effective and efficient Prime Minister,” said Bedi, who is visiting the region to raise awareness about her Navjyoti India Foundation, an organization working among the slum dwellers in India’s urban areas.
Denying any differences between the members of Team Anna, she said, “We are united in our fight against corruption. There might be some differences of approach but we are fighting for the same cause,” she said.
When asked where does Team Anna go from here in its fight against corruption, she said, “We are charting our next course of action.”
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