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LK Advani admitted to Delhi hospital with pulmonary issues
BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to a Delhi hospital on Friday evening with pulmonary problems, described by officials as a chest infection.
The 98-year-old is receiving treatment at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital and is under observation by doctors.
Officials said his condition was stable.
Advani was a BJP president and served as India’s deputy prime minister from 2002 to 2004.
He played a key role in the BJP’s rise as a major national political force.
The hospital said a statement on his health would follow shortly.
BJP veteran Lal Krishna Advani, 98, was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi on Friday evening.
The reports said he was being treated in the hospital’s pulmonary department after pulmonary issues or a chest infection.
Hindustan Times reported that his condition was stable and that he was under observation by doctors.
The Times of India said the hospital would issue a statement on his health shortly.
Advani served as BJP president and as India’s deputy prime minister from 2002 to 2004.
- Who
- Lal Krishna Advani, 98, a veteran BJP leader.
- What
- He was admitted to hospital for treatment after pulmonary issues or a chest infection.
- When
- Friday evening; the reports were published on October 16 and 17, 2026.
- Where
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi.
- Why
- He was admitted after pulmonary issues were reported; Hindustan Times said he had complained of a chest infection.
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Advani was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital’s ICU for medical management and investigations.
Advani was admitted to Apollo Hospital for age-related health issues and stayed for a few days before being discharged.
Advani was brought to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital at around 7:30 pm and admitted for treatment.
- Age
- 98
- Hospital
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Jasola Vihar, Delhi
- Admission time
- Around 7:30 pm on Friday
- Deputy prime minister
- 2002 to 2004