Aamir Khan Supports Anna Hazare's 'Anti-Corruption' Campaign, writes to PM! One of the first responsible celebrity-citizens of India to have joined hands in support of what is quickly becoming India's fastest growing Anti-corruption campaign, led by crusader Anna Hazare, is none other than our Bollywood's very own Mr. Perfectionist, the inimitable Aamir Khan. In an effective gesture pledging support to Hazare's campaign, Aamir Khan has written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, asking him to pay "heed to the voice of Anna Hazare", who has started a fast against corruption.
"I am merely one of many who fully support Hazare, and have come to appreciate that this upright 72-year-old man is willing to sacrifice his life in the fight against corruption," writes Aamir Khan, in his letter dated April 6, to the PM.
As immaculate and detail-oriented as he is in real life as in reel life, Aamir's decision to support the campaign comes after personally studying and making a comparative analysis between the drafts of the Government's Lok Pal bill, as well as that of the civil society (promoted by Hazare). Describing himself as "one of over billion citizens of this country who is affected by and most concerned about corruption", Khan tells the PM, �I would like to humbly submit to you that based on all the material that I have read, what Hazare is saying makes a lot of sense to me."
"The last few months has witnessed some shocking exposes. In fact, our society has been plagued by this sickness over the last many decades. I am one of the many who feel that strong steps need to be taken as corrective measures," he said. "It is therefore with greater hope and all humility that I request you to pay heed to the voice of Anna Hazare," said Khan, pointing out that India is "slowly, but surely" pledging support to the veteran social activist.
In fact, Aamir has also written to Hazare praising his endeavour: "Like the country has supported the Indian cricket team in their struggle to win the World Cup, I hope and pray that your struggle, which infinitely more important and affects each and every one of us, will get an even greater support. You are an inspiration to the youth of this country and my prayers are with you."
Even in the past, the Bollywood Megastar has also been known to lend his much needed celebrity-status support, for other social causes, including the 'Narmada Bachao Andolan' in 2006, and accepting the role and responsibility of the 'Live to Love' Global Ambassador, 2010.