New Delhi, Aug 24 : Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Tuesday said social activist Anna Hazare''s health is fine and there was no need to worry.

Talking to reporters here, Ravishankar said: “Anna Hazare’s health is fine. He is better than tomorrow. The talks are going on in the right direction and there is a cordial atmosphere.”

According to a health bulletin issued by the doctors treating Hazare, his blood pressure has shot up to 140/80 and pulse has increased to 82 per minute.

Hazare’s weight fell by 200 gm, while the sugar level reached 106.

Ketone particles (created by the body during starvation) also have been increasing.

Hazare, whose fast a strong Lokpal entered its ninth day today, on Tuesday disregarded doctor’s advice to be put on Intravenous (IV) drip and refused to take any medicine.

He has been sustaining himself only on water since August 16, when he began his fast. (ANI)