President Kovind Undergoes Successful Bypass Surgery At Delhi's AIIMS

President Ram Nath Kovind, 75, has undergone a successful cardiac bypass surgery at Delhi's AIIMS and his condition is stable, the hospital said in a brief statement issued on Tuesday evening.

"The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind underwent cardiac bypass surgery today morning (March 30, 2021) at AIIMS, New Delhi. Surgery was successful. He is stable and is being closely monitored by a team of senior doctors," a statement quoted by news agency PTI.

Shortly before that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted: "The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, has undergone a successful bypass surgery at AIIM4S, Delhi. I congratulate the team of doctors for the successful operation."

The President of India, Shri Ramnath Kovind has undergone a successful bypass surgery at AIIMS, Delhi.

I congratulate the team of Doctors for successful operation. Spoke to Director AIIMS to enquire about Rashtrapatiji's health. Praying for his well-being and speedy recovery.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) March 30, 2021

Mr Singh also said he had spoken to Dr Randeep Guleria - the Director of AIIMS (Delhi) - to enquire after the President's health. "Praying for his well-being and speedy recovery," Mr Singh said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted: "Glad to learn about Rashtrapati Shri Ram Nath Kovindji's successful bypass surgery at AIIMS, New Delhi. May each day bring him renewed strength. My good wishes and prayers for his speedy recovery."

Glad to learn about Rashtrapati Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji's successful bypass surgery at AIIMS, New Delhi.

May each day bring him renewed strength. My good wishes and prayers for his speedy recovery. @rashtrapatibhvn

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 30, 2021

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli also wished President Kovind, tweeting: "I wish for a speedy recovery and wellness to President of India Ram Nath Kovind after a successful bypass surgery today."

I wish for a speedy recovery and wellness to President of India H.E. Shri Ram Nath Kovind after a successful bypass surgery today. @rashtrapatibhvn

— K P Sharma Oli (@kpsharmaoli) March 30, 2021

On Friday President Kovind visited the Army Hospital (Research And Referral) in Delhi for a check-up after complaining of discomfort in his chest.

Rajnath Singh visited him later that day. The following day - Saturday - he was referred to AIIMS.

On Tuesday Rashtrapati Bhavan - the President official residence - said he would undergo a "planned bypass procedure" at AIIMS, and that his health was stable.

"The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has been shifted to AIIMS (Delhi)... post investigations, doctors have advised him to undergo a planned bypass procedure... The President's health is stable and he is under the care of the experts at the AIIMS," the statement said.

"The President is being supervised by doctors after regular medical checkups. The President has expressed his thanks to all well-wishers..." his office tweeted.

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was then on a two-day trip to Bangladesh, spoke to President Kovind's son to enquire about his health.

PM @narendramodi spoke to Rashtrapati Ji's son. He enquired about the President's health and prayed for his well-being.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 26, 2021

"PM Narendra Modi spoke to Rashtrapatiji's son. He enquired about the President's health and prayed for his well-being," a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said.

With input from PTI