LK Advani Discharged After Chest Infection Recovery

Monday saw LK Advani discharged from the Delhi hospital after doctors confirmed he had recovered from a chest infection. The latest LK Advani health bulletin came on Monday morning, when Apollo Hospital said the 98-year-old leader, admitted late on Friday evening, had shown improvement in his medical condition and was fit to return home.

"Mr LK Advani, who was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on 16th October with a chest infection, is being discharged today. He has been under the care of Dr Vinit Suri, Senior Consultant – Neurology and has shown improvement in his medical status," the hospital said in a statement.

The hospital noted that Dr Vinit Suri, the neurologist overseeing his care, had also managed Advani's admission to the intensive care unit in December 2024, when the hospital said his condition was stable. Hospital officials said he responded well to treatment and required no emergency intervention during this stay, and was monitored through the weekend before doctors cleared the discharge on Monday.

Hospital confirms LK Advani discharged

The hospital's Monday statement read: LK Advani discharged after improvement in medical status. Dr Vinit Suri, senior consultant in neurology, oversaw his treatment during the three-day stay at Apollo Hospital Delhi. The hospital did not detail the medicines or procedures used, but said his condition improved steadily through the weekend and he required no emergency intervention. Admitted on the evening of 16 October, he spent three nights under observation before Monday's discharge.

LK Advani discharged after infection treatment

The BJP veteran leader was admitted late on Friday evening after complaining of a chest infection, according to the hospital. Such infections can be serious for patients nearing 100, and doctors kept him under observation through the weekend. The update — LK Advani discharged following a three-day admission — brought relief to party workers and supporters who had been awaiting news.

Advani was last in Apollo Hospital Delhi in May this year for age-related health concerns — that stay also ended with LK Advani discharged after a few days. His family has thanked well-wishers following each LK Advani health update. Each of his recent admissions has drawn close attention from the party and the media, given his age and stature.

A long political career

The BJP veteran leader served as the party's president for three terms: 1986-1990, 1993-1998 and 2004-2005. He was Union home minister from 1998 to 2004 and deputy prime minister from 2002 to 2004 in the National Democratic Alliance government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Advani is widely regarded as one of the architects of the BJP's rise to national prominence.

Previous health episodes

In December 2024, he was admitted to the intensive care unit at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital for treatment and medical investigations, with the hospital saying his condition was stable. In July 2024, he was admitted to Apollo Hospital after being discharged from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, where he had spent the night. He was later discharged from Apollo Hospital. Given his age, each admission has drawn close attention from the party and the media.

Well-wishers react as LK Advani discharged

Party leaders and supporters welcomed the news of LK Advani discharged as a sign of steady recovery. Messages wishing him continued good health poured in through the day, with many recalling his decades of service. Party colleagues across the BJP said they were relieved by the update and wished the veteran leader a speedy and complete recovery. With LK Advani discharged, attention has turned to his recovery at home, where doctors have advised rest and regular monitoring. The family has asked for privacy as he recuperates, while thanking the medical team and well-wishers.