Anti-Corruption Crusader Anna Hazare tops in Yahoo India Search Engine in the year 2011, as corruption and politics have overtaken glamour and sports.
Anna Hazare’s constant challenge to the highest government authorities, and his 288-hour fast at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi made him the face of India’s battle against corruption.
“Lokpal Bill” had been the most sought after word for internet users and the “Cricket World Cup 2011” was top event of the year.
The following is the ranking in yahoo India Search for the year 2011:
1. Mr.Anna Hazare
2. Ms.Mamata Bannerjee-Chief Minister of West Bengal
3. Ms. J.Jayalalitha-Chief Minister of Tamilnadu
4. Mr. M.S.Dhoni- Indian skipper
5. Mr. B S Yeddyurappa honi,- The Former Chief Minister of Karnataka
6. Mr.L.K.Advani- BJP leader
7. Ms. Kiran Bedi- Anti-Graft activist and Team Anna member
8. Osama Bin Laden- Al-Qaida Head
9. Mr. Sushil Kumar- “Kaun Banega Crorepati Winner” and
10. The movie ‘Iron Lady’.