Monday, July 18, 2011

After 76 hrs without eating, Hazare stands strong, loses 2.5 kg


New Delhi, Apr 8: As veteran social activist Anna Hazare’s fast against corruption demanding a stronger Lokpal Bill, entered the fourth day today, his blood pressure has started fluctuating with loss of weight but he still stands strong.

The anti-corruption crusader has lost 2.5 kg and his blood pressure is fluctuating, doctors examining Mr Hazare said and added that he is mentally going strong. Health of the 73-year-old activist has become a matter of concern as he has not been consuming even Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS). Addressing the gathering at Jantar Mantar yesterday, he mentioned about his high blood pressure. “I am pleased with the people’s support.

Yesterday my Blood Pressure had shot up a little but today it is back to normal visualising the people’s support. Thank you,” he told his supporters who assembled there in thousands of number. More than 76 hours have passed when Mr Hazare vowed not to eat till his demands are met.

There have been wide examples from the Indian history when people had survived without food for numerous days. Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi had gone without food for 21 days, Bhagat Singh for 64 days, Potti Sreeramulu for 82 days and many others.The whole nation is looking and praying for the well-being of the Gandhian activist, who is trying hard to make the country corruption-free.

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