Hazare returned to his native village Ralegan Siddhi around 8.30 pm on Saturday along with team Anna core committee member Arvind Kejriwal. The Gandhian was taking ayurvedic treatment at Jindal Ayurvedic hospital in Bangalore for pe
rsistent cough, backache and swelling on hands, feet and face. He left Ralegan Siddhi on January 29 and first went to Medanta Medicity in Gurgaon for a thorough check-up by noted cardiologist Naresh Trehan, who was supervising his health during his 12-day fast in August last. Hazare was also admitted to Medanta after he broke the fast.
"After the check-up, Anna decided to go to Jindal Ayurvedic hospital for treatment on January 31 and was there till Saturday morning. He called us in the morning today and told us that he was coming back, fit and rejuvenated. He chose Jindal hospital because he wanted to avoid crowds," said Datta Awari, Hazare's associate at Ralegan Siddhi.
Awari said the villagers noticed a marked improvement in his health and the Gandhian has fully regained his strength. "I am fully fit and ready to fight now, was his first remark after reaching the village," Awari said.
He said Hazare has been put on a strict diet comprising various types of juices, millet and barley water. "His day now starts with exercise at 4.45 am. The doctors have given him a detailed diet chart, listing what food he has to eat, at what intervals, throughout the day. His health has improved and his blood pressure has been normal," Awari stated.
He said the Gandhian did not say what his future course of action would be or when he would meet the core committee members to further the agitation for a strong Lokpal.
Before leaving for Delhi, Hazare had also been admitted to Pune's Sancheti hospital on December 31. The doctors had advised him at least a month's rest and asked him to desist from undertaking fasts.
