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Vice President admitted to AIIMS, PM Modi visits hospital

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the All India Institute of Medical Science to enquire about the health of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The vice-president was admitted to AIIMS early on Sunday after complaining of uneasiness and chest pain, sources said.

In a post on X, Mr Modi said, “Went to AIIMS and inquired about the health of Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji. I pray for his good health and speedy recovery.”

Mr Dhankhar (73) was taken to the hospital around 2 am on Saturday, and was admitted to the critical care unit (CCU) under Dr Rajiv Narang, head of cardiology at AIIMS.

The vice-president is stable and under observation, a source said, adding that a group of doctors is monitoring his condition.

Union health minister J P Nadda also visited AIIMS to inquire about Mr Dhankhar’s health.

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