Former PM Manmohan Singh Admitted To AIIMS With Fever And Weakness

Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh was hospitalised this evening after he complained of fever and weakness.

He has been admitted to the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences in the national capital. 

Hospital officials said his condition is stable, news agency PTI reported. "The eighty-nine year Congress leader was admitted to AIIMS, Delhi for evaluation of fever; his condition is stable," AIIMS officials said.

Earlier this year, the 89-year-old Congress veteran and Rajya Sabha member had been admitted to hospital after he tested positive for Covid-19 during the second wave of infections.

Pranav Jha, AICC secretary in-charge of communications, said Dr Singh is "undergoing routine treatment" and his condition is stable. He also dismissed "unsubstantiated rumours" regarding his health.

There are some unsubstantiated rumours with regards to former PM, Dr Manmohan Singh ji's health. His condition is stable.
He is undergoing routine treatment. We will share any updates as needed. We thank our friends in media for their concern.

— pranav jha (@pranavINC) October 13, 2021

Soon after news of Dr Singh's hospitalisation came, political leaders cutting across party lines took to Twitter to wish him a quick recovery.

Praying for quick recovery and good health of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji who has been admitted to AIIMS.

— Charanjit S Channi (@CHARANJITCHANNI) October 13, 2021

"Praying for quick recovery and good health of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji who has been admitted to AIIMS," tweeted Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi. 

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed concern over Dr Singh's hospitalisation. 

Concerned about the health of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh ji, who has been admitted to the hospital. My prayers and best wishes for his speedy recovery. May he get well soon.

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) October 13, 2021

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shared his wishes. 

भारत के पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री श्री मनमोहन सिंह जी के अस्वस्थ होने का समाचार प्राप्त हुआ।

ईश्वर से शीघ्र उनके पूर्णत: स्वस्थ होने की प्रार्थना करता हूं।

— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) October 13, 2021

Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly wished Dr Singh a quick recovery.

Sad to know that former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is admitted to AIIMS.

I wish him speedy recovery.

— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) October 13, 2021

Congress's national spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi tweeted, "Concerned about the well being of Dr. #Manmohansingh, as he gets admitted to AIIMS due to emergency health situation. Praying for his speedy recovery and good health."