Anna complains of fatigue, undergoes tests

Nashik: Anna Hazare, who reached Nashik as part of his tour of Maharashtra on the Lokpal issue, on Wednesday complained of fatigue and weakness and underwent a series of medical tests at two local hospitals but doctors found his condition to be normal.

Cardiologist Dr Amit Sinkar, who examined the Gandhian, told reporters on Wednesday evening that Hazare came to his hospital around noon for a check-up.

"We have taken his chest X-ray, electric cardio gram (ecg), CT scan and the reports are normal. His health condition is fine. We have advised Anna a day-long rest," he said.

When asked whether Anna would be fit to participate in the one day fast in New Delhi on June 3 with Baba Ramdev, Dr Sinkar said he had temperature on Tuesday due to viral infection and if he participates in the fast, there are chances of dehydration but clarified that he would not advise him about it.

Later, Anna Hazare himself told reporters, "I am fully fit and there is no change in my programme. I felt weak and I underwent a check-up today."

According to Hazare's aide, the condition of the 74-year-old anti-corruption crusader is now stable and he is resting at a government circuit house in the city.

The Gandhian was taken to hospital after he arrived here this morning from Dhule town. His state-wide tour on the Lokayukta Bill issue began on May 1.

He was first taken to Saibaba Heart Institute and Research Centre located in the heart of the city and was examined by doctors.

"Doctors at Saibaba Heart Institute checked Hazare's blood pressure and later conducted two other medical tests on him. An echocardiogram test was also carried out. He was later taken to Vinchurkar Hospital for a CT scan," a hospital source said.

P B Karanjkar, president of the Nashik unit of Bhrashtachar Virodhi Andolan said that Hazare was taking rest at a government circuit house.

In January, Hazare had been hospitalised for a week, which had forced him to call off his tour of five-poll-bound states.

Hazare is scheduled to address a public meeting here tomorrow evening, Karanjkar said.