Arvind Kejriwal

Chief Minister, Delhi Dec 2013; Activitist-turned-Politician, Aam Admi Party; Winner Ramon Magsaysay Award 2006

Born: 16th August 1968, Hisar

Saaku, was one of the first anti-corruption rallies that hit the streets of India in Dec 2010.

The organisers had invited Arvind Kejriwal to be a part of the rally. The public meeting was held at Akkithimmanahalli (mud tank) in Richmond Town and I went along with my mother to lend support. Got a chance to meet Arvind Kejriwal, before he hit the national anti-corruption scene in a big way. This was the time that apartments in Bangalore were facing problems with BESCOM regarding billing, and I recall that I told him that we were looking to fight this in a fair way (and we later succeeded!). Also requested him for his autograph!

Bangalore, 11th Dec 2010

Arvind Kejriwal, 2011

(Pic: Wiki Commons)