The health of former Deputy Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has once again deteriorated. 7 days before this, i.e. on 26th June, Advani was admitted to AIIMS Hospital in Delhi. 96-year-old Advani was brought to Apollo Hospital in Delhi at 9 pm on Wednesday night.
According to information, his condition is stable. He is under the observation of neurologist Dr. Vineet Suri. When he was earlier in the hospital, he was told that Advani had undergone a minor operation. He was discharged the next day.
Was honored with Bharat Ratna
Lal Krishna Advani was given the country's highest civilian honor Bharat Ratna on March 31. President Draupadi Murmu visited his house and honored him with Bharat Ratna. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Home Minister Amit Shah and former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu were also present on this occasion.
Was awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2015
Prime Minister Modi had announced to give him Bharat Ratna on 3 February. Earlier in 2015, Advani was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the country's second highest civilian honour.
Born in Karachi, Pakistan
Advani was born on 8 November 1927 in Karachi. Between 2002 and 2004, he was the 7th Deputy Prime Minister in the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Before this, he was the Home Minister in the NDA government between 1998 and 2004. He is among the founder members of BJP.