Former Indian Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee is said to be critical. The veteran politician is being treated since June 12 following a Urinary Tract Infection. Vajpayee is also said to be battling kidney issues and dementia because of his diabetes.
According to the media release by AIIMS “Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee has been admitted for the last weeks at AIIMS. Unfortunately his condition has worsened over the last 24 hours,” AIIMS said in a media released.
“His condition is critical and he is on life support system,” the release added.
Senior politicians including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Smriti Irani paid the ailing leader a visit at the hospital late this evening to inquire about his health.
The BJP has reportedly called off all the meetings scheduled tomorrow. According to reports, BJP’s innauguration event in VIjayawada too stands cancelled as of now.
This has raised concerns over Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s failing health. The latest report from AIIMS state that the Vajpayee is in a critical condition. His health is said to be deteriorating by the minute, according to doctors.
Supporters, party workers and well wishers of the senior BJP stalwart are now praying hoping for him to recover. Vajpayee is 93 years old and has been battling health issues for long now.
According to latest reports, Atal Bihari Vajpayee is said to be on life support and AIIMS is expected to release a health bulletin anytime soon. Here’s a look at the talk on Vajpayee health on social media.