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Bhimsen Joshi’s ventilatory support reduced

The ventilatory support of classical vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi has been slightly reduced,said doctors at Sahyadri Hospital on Monday. His respiratory status is marginally better with spontaneous movement of his right limb and is maintaining blood pressure without medication. While he continues to be drowsy,there is an occasional blinking of eyes,a hospital statement said.