Ex-PM Manmohan Singh admitted to AIIMS with weakness after fever, condition stable

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Wednesday evening after he complained of weakness following a fever.

Hospital officials on Wednesday evening stated that the 89-year-old had a fever on Monday and had recovered from it, but turned weak and is currently on fluids. The former Prime Minister's health is now stable and he is under the observation of doctors. 

As quoted by ANI, sharing the health update of former Prime Minister, the AIIMS officials said, "The eighty-nine-year-old Congress leader was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi for evaluation of fever; his condition is stable."

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was admitted to the cardioneuro unit of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and is under the care of a team of cardiologists led by Dr Nitish Naik, Manmohan Singh's personal physician for years. 

In April this year, Manmohan Singh was admitted to the hospital due to the coronavirus infection. 

Prayers for the early recovery of the former prime minister Manmohan Singh poured in from a host of leaders across party lines.

"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," All India Congress Committee (AICC) secretary Pranav Jha tweeted after he was flooded with queries about former Prime Minister's health.

The Youth Congress, in a tweet, also wished him a speedy recovery.

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition and All India Congress Committee General Secretary Mallikarjun Kharge tweeted, "Wishing former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh ji a speedy recovery and good health."

Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, former Union minister Ashwani Kumar, Congress leader Mukul Wasnik and Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi also wished Singh a speedy recovery. 

Among others, former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh, Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi and NCP's Nawab Malik also prayed for the ex-prime minister's good health.

With ANI & PTI inputs / Image: PTI