PM Modi visits AIIMS Delhi, inquires about Vice-President Dhankhar's health

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday went to the AIIMS here and inquired about the health of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar.

The vice-president was admitted to AIIMS early on Sunday after complaining of uneasiness and chest pain, sources said.

In a post on X, Modi said, "Went to AIIMS and inquired about the health of Vice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji. I pray for his good health and speedy recovery."

Dhankhar (73) was taken to the hospital around 2 am on Saturday, and was admitted to the critical care unit (CCU) under Dr Rajiv Narang, head of cardiology at AIIMS.

The vice-president is stable and under observation, a source said, adding that a group of doctors is monitoring his condition.

Union Health Minister J P Nadda also visited AIIMS to inquire about Dhankhar's health.