Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani readmitted to Apollo Hospital

Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani has been readmitted to Delhi’s Apollo Hospital approximately a month after being discharged. The 96-year-old is reported to be stable and is under observation.

Medical Care

  • Current Status: Advani is under the care of neurologist Dr. Vinit Suri.
  • Previous Admissions: Prior to his recent admission, Advani was treated at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).

Political Legacy

  • Past Roles: Advani served as the Deputy Prime Minister of India from 2002 to 2004 and as the Union Home Minister from 1999 to 2004.
  • Recent Honors: In March, Advani was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor, by President Droupadi Murmu at his residence. The ceremony was attended by several high-profile leaders including Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and his family members.

Notable Recent Visits

  • Prime Minister Modi: PM Modi also visited Advani before forming his third government.