This Article is From Nov 03, 2016

Jayalalithaa Has 'Progressed Well' Says Her Party AIADMK

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Chennai

Jayalalithaa was admitted to the Apollo Hospital on September 22.

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who has been in hospital for over a month, has "progressed well" and "started living a normal life", her party AIADMK said on Wednesday.

Party spokesperson Panrutty S Ramachandran said he was confident that 68-year old Jayalalithaa, undergoing treatment at the Apollo Hospital since September 22, will return to work for the poor people.

"The people are confident (of her return) and their prayers are yielding results," he told reporters.

Another party spokesperson, CR Saraswathy said the doctors said that Ms Jayalalithaa was "very well" but wanted her to be under their watch for some time.

"She is very well and is consuming normal food. She has started living a normal life. she will return soon and resume public service," Ms Saraswathy said.

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The divine blessings were on Ms Jayalalithaa as scores of party workers were holding prayers for her speedy recovery, she added.

Ms Jayalalithaa was admitted to the Apollo Hospital after she complained of fever and dehydration. Later the hospital said she was being treated for infection with respiratory support among others.

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Specialists from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and from London among others have treated the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.

In its last medical bulletin on October 21, the hospital had said the Chief Minister was interacting and progressing gradually.
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