Anna Hazare Threatens Hunger Strike Over Maharashtra RTI Rules Amendments

The Maharashtra government has issued a notification amending certain provisions of the Maharashtra Right to Information Rules, 2026. The official notification, which was issued in June 2026, has drawn immediate criticism from social activists.

Following the government's decision to amend the rules, veteran activist Anna Hazare has threatened to launch an indefinite hunger strike. Hazare has stated that the protest will begin on July 5, 2026, if the state government does not withdraw the amendments.

Social activists have criticized the amendments made to the provisions of the Maharashtra Right to Information Rules, 2026. The threat of an indefinite hunger strike by Hazare adds pressure on the government to retract the notification.

The conflict stems from the amendments introduced to the state's RTI framework this month. Activists are demanding the complete withdrawal of these new provisions, setting up a potential standoff on July 5, 2026, when Hazare's threatened hunger strike is set to commence.