LK Advani Hospitalised In Delhi With Chest Infection, 98-Year-Old Former Deputy PM's Condition Stable

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani, a 98-year-old former Deputy Prime Minister, has been admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi due to a chest infection. His condition is stable, according to hospital officials.

Advani, who was brought to the hospital around 7.30 p.m. on Friday, is currently under observation by doctors and undergoing medical tests. This is not his first hospitalization in recent months, as he was admitted to the same hospital in May 2024 due to age-related health complications. He was discharged after a few days of medical care.

Advani, born on November 8, 1927, in Karachi (now Pakistan), is a prominent BJP leader who played a crucial role in the party's growth from a small political force to a major national political organization. He served as the BJP president several times and was instrumental in expanding the party's base across the country. Advani's nationwide Ram Rath Yatra in 1990 was a significant turning point in Indian politics, helping to broaden the BJP's political reach.

From 2002 to 2004, Advani served as India's Deputy Prime Minister under the government led by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He held several important portfolios during his political career. For his contributions to public life, Advani was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, in 2024, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2015.