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LOK SATTA
is a non- partisan people's movement for better governance.
LOK SATTA (People's Power) is a
robust and cheerful people's movement for good government and against corruption
in India. It is run democratically by the people themselves. LOK SATTA
stands for rule of law and believes that people are the true masters in
a democracy, and every official, however highly placed he may be, is only
a servant of the people. Integrity in public life, and genuine empowerment
of the people are the cornerstones of LOK SATTA's philosophy. LOK
SATTA is India's largest movement for democratic reforms. Many eminent
citizens, known for their experience and record of public service are associated
with LOK SATTA.
LOK SATTA is dedicated to fighting
against illegal use of money power in elections. In India, in five years
Rs.125,000 is spent on behalf of every family by the governments. And yet,
votes are purchased for a small sum at elections, and those in power plunder
the people.
One out of every seven legislators
in India has a criminal record against him. LOK SATTA is dedicated
to end this criminalization of politics.
Elections in India have been reduced
to a farce as legitimate voters are denied the vote and rigging continues
unchecked. LOK SATTA movement is aimed at cleansing the electoral
process.
LOK SATTA is about a better
future for all the children of India. It is to place the citizen in the
centre of Indian democracy. Nothing will ruin the country if the people
themselves will undertake its safety, and nothing can save it if they leave
their safety in any hands but their own. As Mahatma Gandhi said, the real
Swaraj (self-governance) will come, not by the acquisition of authority
by a few, but by the acquisition of the capacity by all to resist authority
when abused. Every Indian who wants better government, fair elections,
and clean public life should join LOK SATTA movement and make the
struggle his own. There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time
has come. LOK SATTA movement is the idea whose time has come.
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Lok Satta's goals
are national. It's grass roots organization is limited to Andhra Pradesh
for the time being. It is a highly visible, credible movement all across
AP.
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There are over 1,00,000 members
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Its real strength comes from ready recognition
and support from over 10% to 15% of the State's population.
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Lok Satta is now a leading people's movement
for governance reform in India.
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It is now reaching out to other citizens'
initiatives and movements across the country to work for reform goals nationally.
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