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Using zero rupee notes to protest prevalence of bribery in public service sectors

The Anti Corruption movement, 5th Pillar recently began distributing “Zero Rupee” notes to Indian citizens to give to any civil servant they come across that asks for a bribe. Corruption in the form of bribery is commonplace in India particularly in Chennai where the campaign began, and the Zero Rupee Note serves as a protest of this trend.