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We did it! On Saturday, the Parliament unanimously endorsed a strong Jan Lokpal: a historic victory for people-powered democracy in India!
The Jan Lokpal proposal was initially slammed by many as naïve, and even subversive. But our movement caught fire across the country and together we turned the passage of an ambitious anti-corruption bill from impossible to unstoppable. The Times of India hailed Avaaz 'a key player in the Jan Lokpal initiative'. The bill still has hurdles to clear before becoming law, but if we stick together we can keep making history.
Over the last few months, Avaaz members have tirelessly taken action to strengthen the Lokpal, countering every effort to delay, weaken, and kill it. Let's share messages of congratulations and hope for a stronger, corruption-free India. Write your comment and click the button to the right to celebrate our victory with others across the country. Then, click the link above to take the survey to help set our next steps.
Here's a summary of the last four months of campaigning:
 Anna Hazare sitting on his April fast  Amazing delivery at India Gate in Delhi of the 6.5 lakh petition to "stand with Anna" at India Gate in Delhi  Avaaz delivered the petition directly to members of the Lokpal drafting committee  Anna cutting an enormous cake decorated with the number of petition signers  A billboard posted at Parliament in Delhi, reading "Either way, history will remember you" -- of of several Avaaz ran  Over 1.8 lakh Avaaz members signed the petition to "Free Anna" after his arrest.  India took to the streets in the final days before the Lok Sabha's unanimous passage of the Jan Lokpal resolution |
Though the Lokpal has passed its biggest hurdle, it is far from finished. Our movement must remain vigilant as the bill goes through the Rajya Sabha to PM Singh’s desk, and on into implementation. But momentum is on our side, and we, together, are creating a new force for hope and change. Let’s take a moment to reflect on our successes and share our dreams of what we can do together for India tomorrow and in the years to come. Join the conversation and participate in a poll to decide our next steps in the fight against corruption!
The Lokpal story is amazing, but it’s no fluke. Avaaz members in India are also part of an amazing 97 lakh-strong global community, which is racking up major victories every month across the world -- protecting internet freedom in Italy and Brazil, fighting media-corruption in the UK and Canada, supporting pro-democracy activists in the Middle East and beyond, and much more. Every day, our community joins hands to bring people power to global decision-making and step by step create the world we all want, at home and abroad. They said passing Jan Lokpal was impossible, but we've proved that together, there are no limits to what we can we achieve.
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