Arvind Kejriwal
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Arvind Kejriwal is a social activist and crusader for transparency in the Government machinery in India. Together with Aruna Roy and other activists, Arvind Kejriwal campaigned for the National Right to Information Act, which was passed in 2005. He is the founder of Parivartan, a Delhi based citizens movement trying to ensure a just, transparent and accountable governance. Arvind Kejriwal and his team of Parivartan volunteers are working very actively for the following issues: 1. building a strong people's movement for reinforcement of democratic values.2. Strengthening of practices and systems which encourage transparency and accountability and people's participation. 3. Promoting larger awareness of Right to Information among economically backward section of the society and encourage them to use RTI. In July 2006, he spearheaded a successful awareness campaign, "Drive against Bribe" for promoting RTI across India. He was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership as well as Indian of the Year in Public Service in 2006. |
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