Indian Officials, Anti-Graft Crusader End Deadlock
By: Elliot Hannon //
August 29, 2011
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An aging anti-corruption crusader in India has ended a two-week fast. He and the government reached a compromise on dealing with officials and politicians who demand bribes. Millions were riveted by the standoff.
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