Kharge visits Krishna under treatment in hospital, wishes him speedy recovery

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Congress President M Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday paid a visit to veteran politician and former chief minister S M Krishna, who is undergoing treatment at a private hospital here, and wished him a speedy recovery.

The hospital said the condition of the 91-yearold former External Affairs minister is stable compared to the day of admission.

"He is alert, well oriented and (has a) good frame of mind. There is no cause for concern," the Manipal Hospital said, adding that Krishna continues to be under medical treatment and supervision at the hospital under the care of Dr Satyanarayana Mysore.

The hospital had last week said the former CM has been admitted for a "minor ailment" and is medically stable.

"S M Krishna is our former chief minister, I have worked with him as minister in the state. He was minister with me at the Centre. On getting to know about his ill health, I have come to see him and wish him a speedy recovery and quick improvement in his health," Kharge said.

While speaking to reporters here after meeting Krishna, he said, "He is improving, he is speaking and enquired with me as to when I came and other things. There is improvement. He has had a disciplined life since the beginning, naturally he will improve quickly. He is strong mentally and physically. Doctors also are taking care."

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah too had visited Krishna at the hospital yesterday evening and enquired about his health.

Krishna was reportedly admitted to another super-speciality hospital here last month, as he had suffered an acute respiratory infection, and was discharged after treatment.