India

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar admitted to AIIMS, condition stable

NEW DELHI — Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to the AIIMS here early Sunday after complaining of uneasiness and chest pain, sources said.

The 73-year-old was taken to the hospital around 2 am.

Dhankhar was admitted to the Critical Care Unit (CCU) under Dr Rajiv Narang, Head of Department of Cardiology at AIIMS.

He is stable and under observation, a source said, adding a group of doctors is monitoring his condition.

Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda visited AIIMS to enquire about Mr. Dhankhar’s condition. — (PTI)