LK Advani Hospitalised With Chest Infection; Condition Stable
Former Deputy PM LK Advani admitted to Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, for a chest infection. Condition reported as stable.
Veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani hospitalised on Saturday after developing a chest infection. The 98-year-old statesman was admitted to Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi, where he is currently receiving specialized medical attention.
Medical Status and Care
According to an official statement from Apollo Hospitals, Mr. Advani has been placed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to ensure constant monitoring. He is under the expert care of Dr. Vinit Suri, who serves as the Senior Consultant for Neurology.
The hospital has reassured the public and his supporters that his condition is currently stable. He remains under close medical observation as the healthcare team manages the infection.
Political Leaders Express Concern
The news of the veteran leader's health has triggered a wave of concern and prayers from across the political spectrum. Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited the hospital earlier in the day to personally enquire about Mr. Advani's health and wellbeing.
On social media, various leaders have shared their wishes for his swift recovery. Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, the Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his deep concern, describing Mr. Advani as a revered statesman.
"Deeply concerned to learn of the hospitalisation of our revered statesman, senior BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister, Shri Lal Krishna Advani Ji, due to a chest infection. May Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath bestow upon him strength, resilience, and swift recovery, so that he may continue to inspire the nation with his wisdom and guidance," wrote the Odisha Deputy CM.
A Legacy of Leadership
Lal Krishna Advani is one of the most influential figures in the history of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Over several decades of public service, he has held some of the highest offices in the country, most notably serving as the Deputy Prime Minister of India.
His long career has been marked by significant contributions to Indian politics, making him a source of guidance and inspiration for many within his party and beyond. As he continues his treatment in New Delhi, well-wishers nationwide are hoping for a speedy return to health.