Anna Hazare admitted to Mumbai hospital, condition stable

Social activist Anna Hazare, 89, has been admitted to Bombay Hospital in Mumbai after blood reports indicated a renal infection, his associate said. Doctors said the anti-corruption crusader is stable and recovering while undergoing a detailed assessment of his condition

Mumbai: Social activist Anna Hazare has been admitted to Bombay Hospital here after his blood reports indicated a renal infection, his associate said on Tuesday.

Consultant physician Dr Gautam Bhansali told PTI that Hazare is stable and recovering.

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“He is better and stable,” Bhansali said.

Hazare, 89, was brought to Bombay Hospital in south Mumbai on Monday night from his native Ralegan Siddhi village in Ahilyanagar district, where he had initially been admitted to a local medical facility for treatment, his aide Datta Awari said.

“According to Anna’s blood reports, he had a renal infection, but he is doing fine now,” Awari said.

The anti-graft crusader was admitted to a hospital in Ahilyanagar last week and had recovered, he added.

Doctors at Bombay Hospital are conducting a detailed assessment of Hazare’s condition.

Over the years, the Army veteran-turned-activist has led numerous movements to promote rural development, increase transparency in government functioning and curb corruption.

The Hazare-led anti-corruption movement in 2011 was one of the largest public mobilisations in New Delhi. His 13-day fast drew large crowds demanding a stronger Lokpal law.

The activist is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, the country’s third-highest civilian award.