Hazare made the statement in a recent blog post on his website. He said that he had participated in the 1965 war between Pakistan and India, and had survived while his fellow soldiers had been killed.
He said:
Even today you can see the marks on my forehead left behind by Pakistan’s bullet.
The statement comes after Hazare had accepted an invitation by a two-member Pakistani delegation to visit Pakistan after his “India yatra”.
Hazare gave his consent while he was in his native village Ralegan Siddhi. He was visited by former Supreme Court judge Justice Nasir Aslam Zahid and eminent peace activist Karamat Ali.
He had said that he would like to visit Pakistan if it “helped the anti-corruption movement there.”
Hazare also said that people said incoherent things about Kashmir and they could not do anything practically. According to The Hindustan Times, the blog post is a response to his aide Prashant Bhushan’s statement on Kashmir.
Hazare said it was his “active conviction” that Kashmir was a vital part of India and that it would remain being so.
The social activist, who is under a vow of silence, said hat some people only speak and do not do anything for Kashmir, which he said was unfortunate.
Earlier, the social activist had carried out a 13-day ‘peaceful’ hunger strike against corruption in India. His protest focused on the anti-graft legislation known as the “Lokpal” (Ombudsman) Bill.
Hazare broke his fast on the request of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who also gave in to his demands.
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He is trying to gain CHEAP Popularity...He had a bullet on his forehead and now wishes to have a bullet somewhere else..to open his choked line open...Let the kashmiri be given an OPTION...to be with India or Pakistan...
India always blames Pakistan for every bad incidents in India, Indian media have been making up stories about Pakistan for centuries, they have been making anti-pakistani movies for centuries, they have an anti-pakistani party like RSS or Shiv Shena..When Inzamam toured to India and when Pakistan won the matches against India, Indians burnt our flags, when india toured to Pakistan, Pakistan lost, India got standing ovation from the Pakistani publics and now Anna Hazara is ready to take part in war against Pakistan, yet India claims our hatred is soo deep rooted against India?
Moderators, Word ''Paki'' Used by Endians here on Pakistani Forum is a Shame. You have to make sure Moderating that, I guess.
Wrost man gives always the best advice....
@JJ:
"This is really sad and shocking that Anna ji thinks of war as solution."
Let's all calm down a little. Anna is certainly not advocating war. This whole thing is getting spun out of context. He said that in reply to Digvijay Singh who had been goading Anna on his credentials and patriotism.
@Tariq Shah: dream on;it wont happen
@bk: the preliminary toplebicite is that pakistan vacate the pok territory;if you are so keen on plebicite,convince your government to do that.
Indian hippocracy on false peace exposed!! India can show its false peaceful face to the world but it is Pakistan that uncovers and exposes India's real face that holds vicious plans against Pakistan.. Hipocrates..Hipocrates. . . .Hipocrates . . . .fooling the world!!!
@G. Din: Pakistani Rout? as I recall, Pakistani fought with a small ill equipped Military and took over almost half of Kashmir? Would'nt call it a rout from Pakistan's perspective, being we are 5 times smaller in size vs India, I think we did pretty good. Dont worry, we will take the other half in the next war....yes, there will be a next war, and it will be the decider.
@ashok sai: Kashmir is an integral part of India??? If it's so then why have you deployed almost 1m troops over there to stop and crush the freedom movement of Kashmiries, and what about the UN resolution on Kashmir which says that plebicite has to be conducted in the disputed valley, but every time since begining the Indian establishment has kept putting hurdles to avoid such proposals and resolution.
because " I believe, Lato ka bhoot bato se nhi manta"
Its a pity that all We talking about war and beating India, but how come we forget all the losses and how come we have not accepted the defeat. Mr. Anna is talking about his India so whats wrong, he is proud of that bullet mark and he says that he can do it again. I dont find it LOL as most of us have written.
The Irony with we Pakistanis is cannot accept defeat but still will fall and run at the sound of firing. God bless us leaving in hullucination.
@Khan: Yours are the only sober comments on this board rest is all hot air
Assalam-o-Allaikum Warahmatullah.Approximately 600000 Indian troops have been badly failed to stop freedom movement started by freedom fighters and how it is possible that Indian Armed Forces shall fight against the brave,courageous,dedicated,devoted and determined Pakistan Armed Forces and as far as Anna Hazare is concerned then with one Anna Hazare nothing will change.If Indian forces are so brave and courageous then come in the battle field and show your bravery and courage and see who gains and who looses?We Pakistanis are not afraid of such these types of coward threats of Indian leaders.
Being a Pakistani, I am astounded at claims by my fellow country-men showcasing their inner macho-man, ready to take on any country in the world who wishes to attack. A quick glance at history will represent the fact that Pakistan lost both wars to India in the past. The dire straits our beloved country is in presently does NOT indicate supreme strength or power to tackle internal affairs LET ALONE an overseas invasion! We need to step out of our self-created bubble and abolish all egotistical notions and feeling the need showcase bravery!
To be honest, I haven't gone through all these comments,just to avoid any distraction or negative feeling. If I respect any person due to his ideals or some other qualities,then it doesn't mean that he has got no right to disagree with me in any issue....It'll be a hypocrisy if we abuse Anna Hazare after admiring him and his movement for the past few months. If he wants to join the mainstream or majority of his country's population on a particular issue,then let it be......we must adopt a democratic outlook, and a democratic and tolerant approach if we really want to move forward.India's central government has locked horns with Hazare and his team,plus there are news about splits within the latter,seems like now they are playing communal,Pakistan and Kashmir card(s) for all this mess.
Suits those Pakistanis just fine who were in awe of this 'no-tanki wala'. I knew better But people of my nation are just too naive. Inviting this 420 a.nd a warmonger to Pakista
mr hazare, you dont need to fight.... drones are doing their job.
@Dua Qureshi: So try and take them from us
yar Bhaeee Logo !!!!!!!!!!! you both are fighting about greater Hindustan and greater PAKISTAN..... oh bhaeee logo what difference it makes half glass goes into this glass or in that glass to become FULL.... so if you INDIANS are so keeen to become a greater akhand India.... JOIN PAKISTAN and you will be a GREAT GREAT BIG COUNTRY !!!!!!!!!!
@Assad: Stop daydreaming. Pakistan has been cut into half. Pretty soon the remaining half will be cut into quarter with a little friendly help to our Baluchistan friends. On the other hand not a single inch of Indian territory has been lost. The facts speak for themselves.
And I thought this Anna character was peace loving. Forget it. He should not come to Pakistan.
@Bilal: the kashmir cant be taken by either side without a war;and with nuclear bombs on both sides,war will be suicide for both countries;so stop dreaming and do something useful for your country.
Junagarh and Hyderabad are an integral part of Pakistan
This is the response we get for offering MFN to India ?!!!!! Hazare should begin trading goods with Pakistan not bullets.
@Ghaznavi: poor guy, don't know the reality, baselessly criticizing Annaji, recommendation shows typical paki mentality.
Kashmir is integral part of Pakistan and Kashmir banay ga Pakistan
well done to hazare,it is a pity our pak friends failed to understand his message. it is a pity there is no one of stature to tackle corruption,instead his detractors make statements of the caliber above.It is disappointing to observe that there is no one in pak who is doing the same.
Bappu Jr´s statement is purely political and became suddenly an urgent need of the moment to smooth the flared tempers of the Indian chauvinists. On the other hand his team member Mr. Bhushan had in fact touched the "dhukhti rag" of the Indian janta and already uttered the voice of deep conscience and humanity!
@anup: America can't dare to come in our land to to kill them, they are committing the crime from Afghanistan, with the help of your people.America remembers Vietnam. "those who cant do anything ,speaks a lot" very well said ,is that for your HAZARE jee ?
mr hazare should stay in india;he cant help pakistan anyway; and mullah-brigades will be after his life.so mr hazare!stay where you are and where you can actually do some good.
Anna Hazare is a man of peace and his words means no harm for Pakistan and what he said was in good humour which has been misunderstood by many Pakistanis.
Unneccessary provocative statement... but at least he is honest. You ask any Pakistani/Indian if he is ready to take part in a war against India/Pakistan if needed, who is going to say no? I hope there is lasting peace between India and Paksitan and no more wars, sincerely.
@M: yeah incredibly shrinking Pakistan !!! whats happening to Asaam, Nagaland, Threepoora, Kashmir and so on. One state separating and there will be 25 more. India will be left only to Haryana, Punjab and Delhi. Living with they day dreams is what our eastern neighbors love.
I am not a die hard Anna hazare fan but i really feel that the comments against india are really pathetic.
indian human.. dieing for humanity, thinks pakistani's are animals
For all those hurling cheap abuses here at Anna Hazare, he is an ex service man and showed his patriotism when he said he is ready to take part in a war if needed. He is respected in India not for nothing.. he is fighting a cause of anti corruption and at the same time has a believes in the unity and integrity of India. Respect!
//What is wrong in his thinking on kashmir? Nothing wrong in his conviction . Not only Hazare, one billion people are ready in India to fight for kashmir.//
Indian,
And how many Kashmiris exactly are ready to fight for India?
Anna Hazare is not a foreign minister of India, Take it easy guyz and girls..
When it comes to Kashmir, even a peaceful Anna Hazare won't have second thought to join the war. This shows how Indian take Kashmir Issue. I suppose same is true with Pakistan as can be seen from the comments here. Kashmir is a like a beautiful girl who has two lovers. Interesting this beautiful girl likes neither of the lovers. May be lovers will kill each other leaving the beautiful girl lone to marry China....LOL
@Ikramuddin Akbar
Pls tell this story to ur current leaders and exl-eaders who fought with India. We have been listening this from our birth and seeing the consequence also.
Really ...It was a good joke.
LOL
@all liberal fascists
go go go invite him, he will come with a knife.
He really seemed to have a martial streak. But, I dont see anything wrong with this. He is a man who is expressing his love for his Country his own way.
As for those who have been miffed about his comments by Kashmir, I'd like to point out the recent elections where 80% of the people voted. He derives his legitimacy there.
And, to those who are targeting India's democracy. Well, what can I say but pity them for not understanding what a democracy is and what a personal opinion is!
@Imran Swati: Greater Pakistan. I am shivering in my boots :) What a joke. Bangladesh has been snatched a long time ago. Balochistan & NWFP are on the verge of breaking away. Karachi is ruled by marauding gangs. More accurately it is the incredibly shrinking Pakistan,.
Mr.Hazare! do you know the consequences? India will be vanished from the face of the world.The only thing I will take pity on will be that here will be no Hindu ( very gentle people by nature) in this part of the world to bell in a Mandir, where as Islam will be intact in the half of the world flourishing.Do you have a wish like that.Come out of your delusional world.I want to see Taj Mahal.,first.Let us know and understand each other, then you may do whatever you want.
Would he even last on the battle field? How about you Indians go back to answering my calls, im having issues with my Dell laptop.
@Indian: we are facing all problem because of India and Israel. In Baluchistan and Karachi Indian spy agency involve in it. Indians peoples are too good but Govt is so bad.
Guys don't fall for words.he is innocent man above politics and words.One must understand the context under which the statement was made.All over India gangs (Parties) of corrupts are eager to make him villain in the eyes of people.Cleaver and Vulture reporters ask him tricky question to score points for there respective media and sometime words are presented in other way,He is not as intellectual as Mahatma Ghandi.He was simple foot soldier/Driver in Indian Army.Despite that his achievement is tremendous.We should not fall for a story published in any newspaper.Our aim is fight against corruption , not fight against individual. Peace.
He would have been asked by his supporters not to go to Pakistan as this would hamper his position as a sincere loyalist to India. His this statement will help him to maintain his reputation and force those in Pakistan who invited him, to revoke their invitiation..Simple
@KHAN: BIG WOW on the broad bandwidth of your thoughts, come-on you need to start inspecting your words and before letting them go! Sense of belongingness is the part of the of each and every human. and the one pointing his finger at something you own makes you feel bad. How you expect us to appreciate the who escaped from our bullet while fighting against us and having bad intentions against us even after being a peace leader. have a coffee mate :-)
What is wrong in his thinking on kashmir? Nothing wrong in his conviction . Not only Hazare, one billion people are ready in India to fight for kashmir.
Hazare ji ! You are welcome but at the end there will be no excuses for you and india and after that there will be a GREATER PAKISTAN on the map of the world !
i click such stories not to read what they say, but to read what people say after reading that and believe me i am never disappointed. Great stuff readers good comments specially @LOL
@ashok sai: IF majority of Kashmiris want to be part of India then yes It is an integral part of it .. But if native people don't want to be part of your country then you lose the right to call it your part. If you are not from Jammu or Kashmir then you have no right to impose your will on those people either as for them its like living again under British rule but this time with different skin color. To all Pakistanis here: instead of criticizing we should appreciate the fact that Mr Hazare is not only patriotic but has served his country well. It has nothing to do with hatred for Pakistan as we would do the same for our country if faced with such situation. We should respect the person for accepting to even visit a country once he fought against, for a good cause.
Let the party begin
no surprise he has served as a soldier. to me he is still a great man but ..came under pressure of exreme wing. our president musharraf even would have the same thoughts for India. But now people from both sides should move on ... use of tough words against each others to prove loyalty?? ... grow up south asia. it is SAARC time now.
Even Mahatma Gandhi stated that Kashmir is an integral part of India. So, what if his follower repeats his words. Anna knows that he is about to visit Pakistan and still he openly said whatever he believes in, at least he is not an hypocrite. Pakistanis must learn to respect other people's views and beliefs. Anna is an Indian first, he is entitled to his views, that is how a Pakistani should judge him.
Please note "if needed" any patriot would be ready.
o Lord, what should i say, i agree with Khan comment, i dont know why, when it comes pak/ind relation, every one gets emotional. same happened with my dear anna :)
@Yousaf: "Bapu never promoted violence." True! But, like all Hindus, would not cringe from it when there is no other recourse. Example: When Pakistan sent in its murderous hordes to annex Kashmir and Maharaja of Kashmir appealed for India's help, Nehru and the Sardar were not sure how to react in view of Bapu being the non-violence icon. They went to him and requested his guidance. Without a moment's hesitation, Bapu urged them to rush military help to Kashmir. "First Patiala Sikhs" were then air-lifted into Srinagar to start the first Pakistani rout!
He is talking about war rather peace... You are not welcome to Pakistan, Hazare! You are not Gandhi!
@LOL: ofcourse he wll come in one piece as he came after two wars
he has shown his true face, his visit should be cancelled.
This old man should give up doing such things for cheap publicity,
I think that bullet to his head really did some damage to his brain.
I am an Indian and I feel, its real crap to talk of war in today's time. The only reason for war I believe is self-defence. This is really sad and shocking that Anna ji thinks of war as solution. War means misery and brings no one any gain. Its too outdated to think of war. Today there are so many people in Pakistan who are speaking up against war, jihad and terrorism. This is a very positive change. Hopefully, India and Pakistan would come closer in future and Pakistan would turn secular thus giving equal rights to all its citizens and for lasing peace both within and outside Pakistan. There are so many issues in India and we as Indians should work hard to deal with them - corruption, communalism, environment, pollution, women's rights and strive to have good relations with everyone. I also believe that Kashmir is an integral part of India and I do not accept two-nation theory but peace is my first priority. Hopefully, Anna ji would think before speaking the next time.
"Ready to take part in war against Pakistan if needed." TO SAVE KASHMIR AS IT IS AN ITEGRAL PART OF INDIA. That is what he said. But you Pakis are master in destorting facts.
hmmm...there goes INDIA bashing people again....naayi baala donku
So finally the skeleton is out! I was not expecting such kind of person to come up with such a ranting statement when both the parties are countering towards a better relation between nations. Mr Hazare you broke your trust!
I have only one word to say "L O L" ! You are most welcome to fight against Pakistan , I wish you will get out "miraculously" safe this time too as it happened to you in 65 !
So much for his message of peace.
world’s largest fascist autocracy. It's Undoubtedly Is One ...
ohh he is too waraholic or may be he passes this statement to attract masses and want to prove him (Deshbhagti) Patriotic India or he still live in 1965 ...
Shame On You, Indians. Consciously Dead Nation.
i hope he dosent
@LOL:
Mr, Hazar, Let not make speculations. Lets speak peace and prosperity by getting rid of corruption on both side of the border.
I am sure there will hopefully be no war between India and Pakistan and hence Hazare's services will not be needed.
We dont need you in Pakistan!! Stay in India..
Sir, The expressed wish of Anna Hazare to participate in war with Pakistan, if required, reminds of his strong will power and conviction that Kashmir is part and parcel of the Union Of India. Doubts on such views were cast by the legal luminary- Prasanth Bhushan - its quite unfortunate that views of learned people who out of dedication and sincerity has earned name over the years are isolated all of a sudden by some controversial statement. Its better such social activists actively participate in issues vital to the nation and give opinions after due consideration on issues related to our neighboring countries having conflicting views on the very survival of India. The same was the case with Lal Krishna Advani's remarks on Jinnah at Lahore. Why do they involve in such issues that rake up controversy rather than concentrate on more vital issues that are of prime importance. To earn name and fame it takes long years but to do away its a fraction of a second. Let wisdom prevail on social activists to rededicate them on national issues that are vital for the very existence of our Nation. Jai Hind
I clearly see no mark on his forehead. Was Pakistan using cotton balls instead of bullets in the 1965 war?
Very sensible people become stupid when it comes to pakistan-india relationships.
after all your mind is of a soldier , limited your nor even the dust of Great Mahatma Gandhi
We are ready in pakistan to take part in war against india
So..He is not Gandhi anymore!! and should not wear the Gandhi Cap after saying this. Bapu never promoted violence.
Kashmir is an integral part of India, no second thought about it. No political party will get mandate other than this, period.
I hope Anna's comments are not taken in bad taste in pakistan because the statement given here has been given out of context. He has given this statement in response to an inciting state ment made by the congressman dig vijay singh so as to convey it to the country that he has done more than mr.dig vijay singh for the sake of india and not to say that he likes waging war against pakistan.
not surprised
...and we Pakistanis are ready to battle India any day as well. Focus on India, Anna! We don't need Indians in our country!
Hazaray is concerned about his popularity post Prashant Bhushan's Kashmir comments. Cheap shot.
All those in Pakistan going gaga over Hazaray can keep silent now. This man is no Gandhi. Just a wannabe.
Why can't I see any Die Hard Anna Hazare fan posting here!
Not working for the Kashmiris?? Hazare is indeed a political activist... BTW look at your age Hazare & then think about messing with Pakistan...you still carry the marks of Pakistani bullets fired on you in 1965 & u still want more?? I hope u wouldn't want to c ur companions dying again as in 1965 war...
We (Pakistani's) too are not wearing bangles
showed his real face
I shouldn't call you a peaceful striker anymore!
So he is an ex-warrior turned peace activist who is willing to make war again...???
Why doesn't he make up his mind!!
Bottom line: This lays bare the facade of the world's largest democracy: the freedom of opinion and speech does not exist; whoever speak contrary to popular belief is beaten into submission... India should rebrand itself has world's largest fascist autocracy
I wish that he'll come back to India in one piece.