The All India Institute for Medical Sciences (AIIMS) released a statement saying the condition of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was admitted to the hospital on Monday morning, is "stable."
#BREAKING -- AIIMS issues statement on former PM #AtalBihariVajpayee's health; Says his condition is now stable | @maryashakil with more details pic.twitter.com/kxvD9tv6j8
— News18 (@CNNnews18) June 11, 2018
ANI reported that the senior BJP leader is being monitored by a team of doctors under the supervision of AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria. Vajpayee was taken to AIIMS on Monday morning based on a medical recommendation and Guleria is personally keeping a watch on former prime minister's health, according to a report in News18.
#BREAKING - Former Prime Minister Atal Bihar Vajpayee admitted to AIIMS for a routine check-up. pic.twitter.com/4xnZybn4qR — News18 (@CNNnews18) June 11, 2018
Vajpayee, 93 served as prime minister thrice: Briefly in 1996, and for two terms between 1998 and 2004. A distinguished lawmaker, Vajypayee received the title of Outstanding Parliamentarian in 1994. In 2015, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.
Updated Date: Jun 11, 2018 17:02 PM
