Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has been admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in Delhi with a chest infection. The 98-year-old leader is currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) and remains under close medical observation, according to the hospital.
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals said Advani’s condition is stable. Dr Vinit Suri, Senior Consultant in Neurology, is overseeing his care. The hospital has not shared further details about his condition in its statement.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited Advani at the hospital and enquired about his health. Advani is one of the senior-most leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has played a major role in Indian politics for several decades. His health condition is drawing attention from political leaders and the public as they await further updates.