Mumbai: The anti-corruption crusader and social activist Anna Hazare, who is on a fast-unto-death for the ninth day on August 17, is reported to be critical, according to the doctor monitoring his condition.

"His liver and kidney functions are affected and his general condition is weak," said Dr D J Pote, camping at the site.

Hazare's blood and urine tests till August 16 had showed increase in bilurubin and creatinine levels respectively were high, he said. However, his water intake was normal and the changes in the metabolism were due to fasting, he said.

Hazare, who has lost four kgs during the nine days, however, maintained that he would continue his agitation despite the Maharashtra government's decision to appoint a one-member commission to probe into the 'irregularities' by four ministers as alleged by him.

His blood pressure and heart conditions are fine and his haemoglobin level is also perfect so far, Pote said.

"Although we advise him to get admitted in the hospital, Hazare refuses as the injection of saline means ending fasting. His blood samples have been sent for testing today (August 17) and the reports are awaited", Pote said.

Hazare maintained that he was unhappy with the government decision to institute a one-man commission probe.

He said, "I will not be satisfied merely by assurances. I want the government to promulgate an ordinance on my demands". His demands included ordinances on the transfer policy, empowerment of gram sabha and speedy implementation of administrative procedures.

PTI