BJP leader LK Advani, 98, admitted to Delhi hospital with chest infection, stable

17 Oct 2026, 03:58 by Vaishnavi Verma · KalingaTV

New Delhi: Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani were admitted to a hospital in Delhi on Friday evening due to a chest infection. He is currently 98 year old.

As per reports, the condition of BJP Leader Lal Krishna Advani is stable and is under treatment. He is under observation at the hospital.

Lal Krishna Advani is one of the senior most leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He started to face health related complications in recent years and was also previous admitted to hospital for treatment.

Lal Krishna Advani was India’s Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004, during the time of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He was also awarded with India’s highest civilian honour which is Bharat Ratna in 2024 for his contribution to public life.

Further updates on his health condition are awaited.

BJP leader LK Advani, 98, admitted to Delhi hospital with chest infection, stable

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