LK Advani Hospitalized in Delhi for Chest Infection
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani admitted to Apollo Hospital ICU in New Delhi for chest infection. Condition reported as stable.
Veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani hospitalized in New Delhi after developing a chest infection and pulmonary complications. The 98-year-old statesman was admitted to the Indraprastha Apollo Hospital on the evening of Friday, October 16, 2026.
Emergency Admission and Current Status
Mr. Advani was brought to the medical facility at approximately 7:30 PM on Friday. According to an official statement released by Apollo Hospitals on Saturday, October 17, the senior leader is currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
He is under the specialized care of Dr. Vinit Suri, a Senior Consultant for Neurology. While the ICU admission indicates the seriousness of the pulmonary issues, the hospital has reassured the public that his condition remains stable, though he continues to be kept under close medical observation.
High-Profile Visits and Well-Wishes
The news of the former Deputy Prime Minister's health sparked immediate concern across the political spectrum. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda visited the hospital on Saturday morning at 9:30 AM to personally assess Mr. Advani's health status.
Adding to the outpouring of support, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo publicly expressed his concern and extended his heartfelt wishes for the veteran leader's swift recovery.
A Year of Health Challenges
This is not the first time the Bharat Ratna awardee has sought medical intervention this year. This current hospitalization marks his second admission to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in 2026, following a previous stay in May where he was treated for age-related health concerns.
The senior statesman's health has been a point of focus over the last couple of years, having undergone various medical treatments at both Apollo Hospital and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) throughout 2024.