"Violence never solves problems": Anna Hazare stresses dialogue as CJP calls off agitation
Ahmednagar, July 25
Social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday highlighted that peaceful agitation and democratic dialogue are the only ways to address public grievances after the Cockroach Janata Party called off the agitation in the wake of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Speaking to reporters in Ahilyanagar, the 89-year-old activist recalled his own history of civil agitation to emphasise that lasting systemic change comes through conversation rather than confrontation.
Underlining that public interest must always take precedence, Hazare highlighted his lifelong commitment to satyagraha:
"Any issue gets resolved through dialogue. Dialogue leads to solutions. Creating tension and going down the wrong path will not solve anything. Dialogue is the most crucial thing. I have conducted 22 hunger strikes, but I never resorted to violence. Things should be resolved through the medium of dialogue. The welfare of society, whatever is right should be done."
"I did 22 fasts, never used violence, and because of that, 10 laws were enacted. This is essential; creating violence is not right. Whoever the person may be, one should never indulge in violence," he added.
Emphasising that governments must listen to the voice of the citizens, Hazare noted that democratic avenues are designed to ensure public welfare:
"One has to see what the public is saying. For the public's welfare, even if we have to step forward, there's no harm in it. But public interest must happen. Issues are never resolved by violence but by dialogue among people."
"Whatever happens through democracy happens. One should always follow the path of democracy," he added.
Hazare's remarks coincided with significant political developments in the National Capital. Following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, a delegation from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) held a third round of negotiations with Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh at the Constitution Club of India.
Shortly after the talks, the CJP formally announced the withdrawal of its 37-day demonstration at Jantar Mantar.
"Cockroach Janta Party declares that we withdraw the agitation in good faith, with the understanding that the agreed-upon terms will be executed within the agreed-upon timelines," said CJP Chief Spokesperson Saurav Das.
With the agitation called off and assurances provided by the Centre, public movement and central transit services across Delhi have returned to normal operation.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I respect Anna's stance. But isn't it ironic that the CJP is calling off their protest after Pradhan's resignation, while many feel the real issues behind this agitation remain unresolved? Democracy needs constant dialogue, yes, but also accountability.
I've always admired Anna's approach. He's right—violence never solves anything. But why is this "Cockroach Janata Party" taken seriously? They seem like a mockery of real democratic movements. Let's focus on genuine issues like farmer grievances and unemployment instead. 😒
Anna Hazare's message about dialogue is timeless. However, I worry that the CJP might just be a political stunt to divert attention from serious issues. The government needs to ensure real change, not just token resignations. Let's hope this peace holds.
Sab theek hai, but the name 'Cockroach Janata Party' is just bizarre 😂 How can anyone take them seriously? Anna is right about dialogue, but we need genuine movements, not gimmicks.
Anna Hazare taught us that change is possible through peaceful means. But I'm skeptical—how often do governments actually listen? The CJP called off agitation, but what guarantees do we have that promises will be kept? We need more than just words, we need action. 🤷♀️
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