Veteran BJP Leader Lal Krishna Advani Admitted To Apollo Hospital In Delhi For Treatment Of Chest Infection

Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, 98, was admitted to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on Friday evening after he developed a chest infection. He is currently undergoing treatment and his condition is said to be stable. This has not been the first time Advani was hospitalised. Last time he visited the same hospital in May for age-related ailments and discharged after a few days.

Also, two years ago, Advani was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital and was discharged after the treatment. The BJP veteran, who had been under the care of Dr Vinit Suri in the ICU since December 12 for medical management and investigations, was discharged following gradual improvement in his medical condition.

"LK Advani ji, the former Deputy Prime Minister of India, has been under the care of Dr Vinit Suri in the ICU of Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals since December 12. He has shown gradual improvement in his medical condition. Based on his progress, he is likely to be shifted out of the ICU within the next 1-2 days," an earlier statement read.

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The former Deputy Prime Minister will turn 99 next month on November 8. Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted BJP veteran on his birthday, hailing him as a "statesman with a towering vision".

Deeply concerned to learn about the hospitalisation of our revered leader, Bharat Ratna Shri Lal Krishna Advani Ji, at Apollo Hospital due to a chest infection. A towering statesman, a guiding light of Indian politics, and one of the tallest architects of modern India’s political journey, Advani Ji’s life has been defined by unwavering dedication to the nation, ideological conviction, and decades of selfless public service. For generations of karyakartas, he has been a source of inspiration, discipline and strength. His immense contribution to strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party and shaping India’s political discourse will forever remain an integral part of our nation’s history. Beyond politics, his life stands as a testament to perseverance, commitment and service to Bharat Mata. At this moment, my thoughts and prayers are with him. I sincerely pray to maa Durga for his speedy recovery, good health and strength. May he overcome this health challenge soon and continue to remain under the loving care and blessings of the Almighty. @BJP4India @_LKAdvani

— Dibyendu Adhikari (@Dibyenduad25343) October 16, 2026

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Advani, along with former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, scripted BJP's rise as a formidable force in national politics. He was conferred with the Bharat Ratna by President Droupadi Murmu in March 2024. The Bharat Ratna was bestowed on Advani in the year of the Ram temple's consecration, which marks a triumphant closure for the BJP of an issue which was thrust into popular consciousness by Advani through his 'Ram Rath Yatra' in 1990. The yatra and the mass appeal it drew boosted the party's vote share and made it the key challenger to the Congress, then the biggest national party.

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Born in Karachi (present-day Pakistan) on November 8, 1927, Advani joined the RSS as a Swayamsevak in 1942. He served as BJP president from 1986 to 1990, 1993 to 1998, and from 2004 to 2005.

(With PTI inputs)