Vijay Singh | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Master_Vijay_on_the_start_of_revolution.jpg) Vijay Singh in the early days of his protest | |
| Born | 10 May 1962 Village Chausana, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Master ji |
| Occupation | Activist |
| Years active | Since 26 February 1996 |
| Known for | Longest agitation in India |
| Notable work | Raised voice against land mafias |
Vijay Singh (born 10 May 1962) is an anti-corruption activist in Muzaffarnagar District, Uttar Pradesh, India. He has been carrying out a dharna (non-violent protest) against illegal possession of public land[1] by private actors since February 1996.[2][3] His action has been recorded as the longest such protest in various books of records including the Limca Book of Records. He has now completed 28 years of agitation on 26 February 2024. [1] This agitation is recorded as the longest protest by Google. [2] Before this, the world's first longest strike was that of Willium Thomas in front of White House. [3]
- ^ "UP govt to constitute team to save public land from mafias". WebIndia123. 17 April 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ^ "19 years of protest: The longest one-man dharna". Indian Express. 8 October 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ^ "A one-man army has been taking on the land mafia of Uttar Pradesh". The Week. 13 September 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2016.