LK Advani discharged from Delhi hospital after treatment for chest infection

Discharge from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishna Advani was discharged from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi on Monday after recovering from a chest infection.

The 98-year-old former Deputy Prime Minister was admitted to the hospital on Friday evening, 16 October, after experiencing respiratory discomfort and pulmonary complications. Hospital authorities confirmed that his health improved steadily following three days of medical care, enabling his discharge.

Specialist care and observation

During his time at the hospital, Mr Advani was placed under the care of a specialist medical team headed by Dr Vinit Suri, senior consultant in neurology. He was initially kept in the intensive care unit for close observation, where his condition remained stable throughout.

In a statement issued on Monday, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital said: "Mr L.K. Advani, who was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on 16th October with a chest infection, is being discharged today. He has been under the care of Dr. Vinit Suri, Senior Consultant - Neurology and has shown improvement in his medical status."

Decades of national service

Mr Advani remains one of the seminal figures in modern Indian governance and political history. Serving as party president on multiple occasions, he was instrumental in transforming the BJP into a leading national political force.

He served as India's Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004 in the Union cabinet led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, having previously served as Union Home Minister. His leadership over several decades played a significant role in establishing political stability and strengthening democratic institutions in the country.