What legislation did the hunger strike lead to?
The RTI Act 2005
The Lokpal Bill, 2011
The CAA 2019
The IPC Amendment Bill
Answer
The Lokpal Bill, 2011, was a proposed anti-corruption legislation in India. It was drafted by the government of India following a 12-day hunger strike by Anna Hazare, a social activist, in 2011. The bill was intended to create an independent ombudsman to investigate corruption allegations against public officials. However, the bill was not passed by Parliament and was eventually withdrawn by the government in 2013.
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