BJP veteran LK Advani admitted to Delhi’s Apollo Hospital with chest infection, under observation
L.K. Advani, the 98-year-old former Deputy Prime Minister and prominent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, has been hospitalized after experiencing a chest infection, according to recent reports. The veteran politician was admitted to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on Friday evening (October 16, 2026), around 7:30 pm, following his complaint of respiratory distress.
Despite the illness, Advani's condition has been described as stable, and he is currently receiving treatment at the hospital. The news of his hospitalization comes as Advani is set to be honored with the prestigious Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.
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