Two days after DMK chief M Karunanidhi was transferred to Kauvery Hosiptal from his Chennai residence, the 94-year-old leaders' health, according to hospital, had a "transient setback" late on Sunday evening. A health bulletin by the hospital stated that Mr Karunanidhi's condition was improving and he will be closely monitored. Thousands of party supporters gathered outside the hospital where Mr Karunanidhi is being treated. MK Stalin also issued an advisory to the supporters appealing to stay clam and not create inconvenience to the public.
Mr Karunanidhi, a five-time Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was recovering from a long illness when he contracted the infection and developed a fever.
Here are the live updates of DMK Chief M Karunanidhi's Health:
Thousands of supporters gathered outside Chennai's Kauvery hospital on Sunday evening as ailing DMK chief M Karunanidhi's condition took a turn for the worse. The veteran leader's family, too, had reached the hospital and Chief Minister E Palaniswami cut short his tour to Salem and headed for Chennai. In a late night statement, the hospital said his health stabilised. Calling it a "transient setback", the hospital said Mr Karunanidhi was improving."
I am thankful to @RahulGandhi, @SitaramYechury & D Raja for calling to enquire about Thalaivar Kalaignar's health. The concern and wishes from everyone will surely aid @kalaignar89's recovery and we hope he will be able to meet everyone soon.
- M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) July 27, 2018
On behalf of the DMK, I thank @rashtrapatibhvn & @PMOIndia for their enquiries about @kalaignar89's health. I am extremely grateful for their offers of help. Thalaivar is getting the best medical care and treatment. We hope he will recover soon and thank everyone in his own words
- M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) July 27, 2018
- KalaignarKarunanidhi (@kalaignar89) July 29, 2018
For past 3 days we've been waiting here. We didn't have food or water. We don't know what's happening to our Thaliavar. Will somebody tell us? What's the harm in giving us details? We're his supporters&want to know: DMK supporters outside Chennai's Kauvery hospital #Karunanidhi pic.twitter.com/pkymefKOmf
- ANI (@ANI) July 29, 2018
- KalaignarKarunanidhi (@kalaignar89) July 29, 2018
Thousands of supporters gathered outside Chennai's Kauvery hospital as ailing DMK chief M Karunanidhi's condition, sources said, took a turn for the worse. But in a late night statement, the hospital said his condition has stabilised. Calling it a "transient setback", the hospital said Mr Karunanidhi's condition is improving.
"Now, Karunanidhi is in good condition," says A Raja on ailing DMK leader's health condition pic.twitter.com/2WVxj80Y5r
- NDTV (@ndtv) July 29, 2018
- Kaaruninidhi's condition stable after unexpected temporary setback
- Give no place for untoward incidents. Don't inconvenience public.
- Maintain peace and cooperate with police