Social activist Anna Hazare has been hospitalised at Bombay Hospital in Mumbai after medical tests indicated a renal infection. The 89-year-old activist was shifted to the hospital from a medical facility in his native Ralegan Siddhi village in Ahilyanagar district.
His associate Datta Awari said Hazare had initially received treatment at a hospital in Ahilyanagar, where he was admitted the previous week. He had reportedly recovered before being shifted to Mumbai for further medical evaluation.
Doctors say his condition is stable
Consultant physician Dr Gautam Bhansali told PTI that Hazare’s condition was “better and stable”.
Awari said Hazare’s blood reports indicated a renal infection but added that the veteran activist was doing fine.
Doctors at Bombay Hospital are conducting a detailed assessment of his health condition.
Suresh Prabhu wishes him a speedy recovery
Former Union minister Suresh Prabhu expressed concern after learning about Hazare’s hospitalisation.
Prabhu said Hazare had dedicated decades to social reform, transparency and the fight against corruption. He also highlighted the activist’s contribution to public life and his efforts towards building a more accountable society.
He wished Hazare a speedy recovery and good health.
His 2011 movement made national headlines
Hazare has spent decades campaigning on issues including rural development, transparency in governance and corruption.
His anti-corruption movement in 2011 became one of the country’s biggest public mobilisations. His 13-day hunger strike in New Delhi attracted widespread public support for stronger legislation to establish the Lokpal.
The former Army personnel-turned-social activist has also been honoured with the Padma Bhushan, one of India’s highest civilian honours.
Hazare continues to call for peaceful dialogue
Before his hospitalisation, Hazare had spoken about the importance of resolving public grievances through democratic dialogue.
Referring to the Cockroach Janta Party protest, he said disagreements should be addressed peacefully rather than through violence. He pointed to his own 22 hunger strikes as examples of using democratic methods to raise public concerns.
Hazare has maintained that governments should listen to citizens and address genuine grievances through democratic mechanisms, while people should continue to raise their voices for the larger public interest.
For now, his supporters and well-wishers are hoping that the veteran social activist makes a quick recovery.