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Rise and fall: A crusader who became part of politics he set out to dismantle

The article from MSN discusses the political journey of Prashant Bhushan, a prominent lawyer and activist in India, known for his role in the anti-corruption movement that led to the formation of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Initially, Bhushan was a key figure in the India Against Corruption (IAC) movement alongside Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal, advocating for the Jan Lokpal Bill to combat corruption. However, his involvement in politics took a turn when he became part of the very political system he aimed to reform. Over time, his relationship with AAP soured due to internal disagreements, leading to his expulsion from the party in 2015. The article reflects on how Bhushan's initial zeal for systemic change through activism morphed into a more complex engagement with politics, highlighting the challenges and contradictions of trying to change the system from within. It also touches upon his continued legal battles against corruption and his critique of the political establishment, illustrating the rise and fall of his political influence and the transformation of his role from an outsider crusader to an insider with a critical perspective.

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