NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on Friday evening after complaining of a chest infection.
According to hospital authorities and sources familiar with the development, the 98-year-old veteran leader was brought to the facility at approximately 7:30 PM. He has been admitted under the pulmonary department, where a specialized team of doctors is closely monitoring his vitals. Medical officials have confirmed that his condition is currently stable and he is responding well to treatment.
A History of Public Service
Lal Krishna Advani, one of the founding pillars of the BJP, has shaped modern Indian political history over a career spanning decades. He served as India's Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004 and held the vital portfolio of the Union Home Minister from 1998 to 2004 under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee. In recognition of his monumental contributions to the nation, he was honored with the prestigious Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in March 2024, following the Padma Vibhushan in 2015.
Though he has largely stepped away from active public life due to advanced age, Advani remains a deeply revered figure across the political spectrum. Well-wishers and leaders are closely tracking updates on his health, with medical bulletins assuring that he is receiving top-tier medical care.
