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"Pray For His Speedy Recovery": PM Modi After Visiting Veep At AIIMS

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was hospitalised last night with complaints of uneasiness and chest pain, reports suggest.

Jagdeep Dhankhar is now stable, reports said citing sources. (File)

New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) this morning to enquire about the health of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who was hospitalized last night with complaints of uneasiness and chest pain. He also prayed for the Vice President's speedy recovery.

"Went to AIIMS and enquired about the health of Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji. I pray for his good health and speedy recovery," said PM Modi in an online post.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda had visited AIIMS earlier in the day to enquire about Mr Dhankhar's condition.

His cabinet colleague, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "Received the news of Honorable Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankar ji being unwell. I pray to Baba Mahakal that he gets well soon and contributes to the development of the nation with full energy."

Mr Dhankhar was taken to AIIMS around 2 am. He was admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU) under Dr Rajiv Narang, Head of Department of Cardiology, reported news agency PTI, adding that he is now stable. The 73-year-old leader remains under the observation of a group of doctors.

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