Senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani hospitalized with a chest infection; undergoing treatment under medical supervision.

New Delhi. Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani has been admitted to Apollo Hospital in Delhi following a chest infection. The 98-year-old leader was brought to the hospital on Friday evening at approximately 7:30 PM. His condition is reported to be stable, and he is currently undergoing treatment in the hospital’s pulmonary department.

According to reports, the senior leader was hospitalized due to a chest infection. His condition is currently stable, and he is receiving care in the pulmonary department.

PM Modi visited him a week ago.

About a week before his hospitalization, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the senior leader at his New Delhi residence on October 7. During the visit, PM Modi sought Advani’s blessings, marking the completion of 25 years of his own service in government leadership.

Prime Minister Modi first assumed a leadership role in government on October 7, 2001, when he became the Chief Minister of Gujarat—a position he held for three consecutive terms. He later went on to become the Prime Minister, securing victories in three consecutive Lok Sabha elections.

Following his meeting with former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani, Prime Minister Modi shared a post on the social media platform X. He noted that Advani’s decades of public service and his contributions to the nation have left a profound impact. Modi also highlighted the significant role Advani played in strengthening the nation’s progress.