Young workforce leads the protest Nivi Shrivastava The Asian Age The “I am Anna” phenomenon is spreading like wild fire across the nation. And Delhiites from various professions, age groups and strata have joined hands and voices to fight for a corruption

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The “I am Anna” phenomenon is spreading like wild fire across the nation. And Delhiites from various professions, age groups and strata have joined hands and voices to fight for a corruption-free nation.
Youngsters and professionals are organising candlelight marches and vigils across the city. The fact that people are taking the initiative and joining the action even if it means taking leave from office or cancelling meetings is a positive sign, feels Ayushi Verma, a 25-year-old entrepreneur. She says, “I have never seen anything like this on the streets of Delhi. Everyone is coming out and screaming slogans and participating in the protests. I never believed that a protest or demonstration could ever work in a country like ours, but when I went to India Gate to light a candle in support of Anna, I felt the change."
Seconds Radio jockey Dipp Bhargav and adds, “I am really hoping that this time the fasting and protests get us some concrete results. After work I went to the venue to show my support for the anti-corruption drive, and realised that the people who gathered there were all eager to see a change in the corrupt system. I went there to check out what was happening but being a part of it was a completely different experience.”
Kruti Jain, a corporate lawyer, thinks that the “Support Anna” cause has created a mass stir and people from all walks of life are willing to leave everything aside to support him. She mentions, “We usually like to rush home or meet friends after work, but ever since the entire anti-corruption drive has begun, many of my friends and colleagues now head to India Gate after office to be a part of it. People are participating with a lot of enthusiasm and looks like this will be a success.”
The anti-corruption stir has also given a few professionals in the city a reason to miss work and office. Ankita Singh (name changed on request), an HR professional, says, “I had to leave work early on Wednesday and informed my boss that I was going alongwith my colleagues to light candles at the protest, and surprisingly he let us go. I think it is something everyone is talking about and people are ready to keep their personal agendas aside for this cause. I am sure the amount of awareness it has generated will surely make a difference.”