Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi fell ill earlier this month after developing a fever due to urinary tract infection. The leader was being monitored by a team of doctors at his Gopalapuram residence in Chennai before being admitted to hospital on Friday night.
The last medical bulletin released by Kauvery Hospital, where he is currently being treated, stated, “DMK President and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Kalaignar Dr M Karunanidhi was admitted on 28/07/2018 with drop in blood pressure. He was resuscitated and stabilized in the ICU and managed by a team of doctors and nurses. There was a setback on his clinical condition on 29/07/2018 due to difficulty in breathing. He responded well to medical management and his vital signs have gradually normalised.
"Although there has been resolution of the condition which led to his hospital admission, extended period of hospitalization will be necessary due to age related overall decline in his general health, altered liver function and haematological parameters. He continues to maintain his vital signs with active medical support," it added.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan visited the DMK leader in Kauvery Hospital this morning. Pinarayi said, 'He has immense will power. His condition is improving.'
Earlier on July 28, the Kerala CM tweet that former Tamil Nadu chief minister '... is a born fighter.' Wishing him a quick recovery, Pinarayi said, ' I am sure he will fight back and return fast to good health.'
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Actor Ajith also paid a visit to DMK chief Karunanidhi at Kauvery Hospital. (PTI)
Renowned Tamil actor Vijay, referred by the media as Thalapathy visited Karunanidhi at the Kauvery hospital this morning.
People continue to throng Kauvery Hospital. Here are some pictures.
The last medical bulletin released by Kauvery Hospital on Tuesday stated: “DMK President and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Kalaignar Dr M Karunanidhi was admitted on 28/07/2018 with drop in blood pressure. He was resuscitated and stabilized in the ICU and managed by a team of doctors and nurses. There was a setback on his clinical condition on 29/07/2018 due to difficulty in breathing. He responded well to medical management and his vital signs have gradually normalised.
"Although there has been resolution of the condition which led to his hospital admission, extended period of hospitalization will be necessary due to age related overall decline in his general health, altered liver function and haematological parameters. He continues to maintain his vital signs with active medical support," it added.
Although there has been a resolution of the condition which led to his hospital admission, an extended period of hospitalisation will be necessary due to age-related overall decline in his general health, altered liver function and haematological parameters.
"I wanted to come and see M Karunanidhi Ji. He is a tough person, I met him and he is stable. Sonia ji has sent her best wishes and regards to the family," said Rahul Gandhi after visiting the DMK patriarch at the Kauvery hospital.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi will travel to Chennai today to visit DMK chief Karunanidhi, reports ANI.
Karunanidhi is still in intensive care and is being treated by a team of experts. Last night, his son and DMK working president MK Stalin said his condition was stable. Karunanidhi had undergone a procedure on July 18 to replace a tracheostomy tube to help in breathing. In the early hours of Saturday, he was shifted from his residence to Kauvery Hospital after a drop in his blood pressure. Doctors said his vital signs are normalising after he suffered a "transient setback".
ANI tweeted a photo with Sri Lankan President representatives submitting a letter to DMK chief Karunanidhi's son M K Stalin from Srisena wishing Karunanidhi a 'speedy recovery'
NCP leader Sharad Pawar visited Chennai's Kauvery hospital today where Karunanidhi is admitted since Sunday. He met M K Stalin and Kanimozhi and inquired about the DMK Chief's health. Senior politicians have been visiting the hospital to wish Karunanidhi a speedy recovery.
More visuals from outside the Kauvery hospital are coming up as people wait outside the hospital to hear about the DMK patriarch's health. On late Sunday evening, there was a bulletin released by the hospital regarding a transient setback in Karunanidhi's health, however, his vital signs had normalised. Scores of people across Tamil Nadu are praying for his health and speedy recovery ever since he has been admitted to the hospital on Saturday.</
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswamy and Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam visit Karunanidhi. "I have just met him in Kauvery hospital, he is better and is recovering well," said Palaniswami after meeting M Karunanidhi.
DMK workers continue to gather outside Kauvery Hospital in Chennai where DMK Chief M Karunanidhi is undergoing treatment.
Visuals of heavy security outside Kauvery Hospital in Chennai where DMK Chief M Karunanidhi is undergoing treatment.
After the hospital bulletin was released close to 10pm, the relieved crowd, nonetheless did not disperse, leading to tense moments with police resorting to mild lathicharge. Meanwhile, as members of the family started leaving the hospital, they were thronged by followers and media persons.
The anxious cadres were heard chanting “elunthu va” (rise and come) and praying for their leader. With the strength of the crowd greater than on previous days, police security was beefed up with an IPS officer manning the entrance of the hospital and allowing very few people inside on Sunday evening.
On Sunday, senior DMK leader A Raja repeated the hospital statement and requested that the public and party supporters ignore all rumours about Karunanidhi’s health condition. He also said that Karunanidhi was critical for a short period. “But he is stable now. Critical care treatment is being given now. Do not believe in rumours.
A medical bulletin at around 10 pm issued by the Kauvery Hospital where he is being treated stated: “There was a transient setback in the clinical condition of DMK president M Karunanidhi. With active medical support, his vital signs are normalising. He continues to be closely monitored and treated by the panel of expert doctors.”
DMK president M Karunanidhi continued to remain under medical supervision Sunday following a “transient setback” earlier in the day. As scores of party supporters gathered outside the hospital in Chennai, doctors treating him said his vital signs are “normalising”. Karunanidhi (94) was rushed to a private hospital in Chennai around on Saturday following a drop in his blood pressure. Read more
For past three days we've been waiting here. We didn't have food or water. We don't know what's happening to our Thaliavar (Karunanidhi ). Will somebody tell us? What's the harm in giving us details? We're his supporters&want to know: DMK supporters outside Chennai's Kauvery hospital quotes ANI
Karunanidhi has not been keeping well since October 2016 and recently had undergone a procedure to change his tracheostomy tube, to help him breathe. On Wednesday, Stalin had said that Karunanidhi was suffering from fever and doctors were providing medication as he assured there was nothing to worry about the 94-year-old leader’s health.
The announcement was greeted with loud cheers by the ardent admirers of Karunanidhi who have gathered in large numbers at the hospital Hundreds of policemen are deployed in and around the hospital in upscale Alwarpet.
M K Stalin issues a statement over M Karunanidhi's health condition, states, "There was an unexpected setback in his health but after intense medical care, he's normalising. Doctors' team is continuously monitoring him. Appeal to cadres to not indulge in violence or disturb police or public"
A Raja urges supporters to retreat home in order to protect the law and order situation outside Kauvery hospital. The Police had later conducted a lathi charge to disperse the increasing crowd outside the hospital where the DMK chief is undergoing intensive medical treatment.
"It is true that there was a transient set back. But it has been set right due to intensive medical care. Do not believe in rumours. He continues to be treated at the ICU," DMK leader and former Union Minister A Raja told reporters at the hospital premises. The announcement was greeted with loud cheers by the ardent admirers of Karunanidhi who have gathered in large numbers at the hospital. Hundreds of policemen are deployed in and around the hospital in upscale Alwarpet. (PTI)
A massive sea of supporters has gathered outside the Kauvery Hospital where Karunanidhi is undergoing treatment. Meanwhile, son M K Stalin has left for his home. The DMK patriarch suffered a minor setback after which his vital signs have once again started normalising.
Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami is expected to arrive in Chennai at midnight, following which he will visit the ailing DMK chief in the hospital.
Addressing the media outside the hospital, DMK's east district unit in-charge A Raja said, "Kalaignar's health suffered a temporary setback, but he is now stable after medical support. Please do not believe rumours."
Besides VP Naidu, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien, CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, BJP leader Muralidhar Rao and the party’s Tamil Nadu unit party president Tamilisai Soundararajan also visited the hospital. “I came here on behalf of the TMC and Mamata Banerjee. I met M K Stalin and Kanimozhi and inquired about Karunanidhi’s health,” Derek said.
There was a transient setback in the clinical condition of Kalaignar Dr M Karunanidhi, DMK President and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. With active medical support, his vital signs are normalising. He continues to be closely monitored and treated by the panel of expert doctors," Dr Aravindan Selvaraj, Executive Director of the hospital, said in a press release.
Following the meeting with Naidu, the DMK released a photograph, the first ever since the party supremo was hospitalised yesterday, in which the Vice President is seen standing beside the 94-year-old leader in his hospital bed. Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit, DMK working president M K Stalin, party Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi, the nonagenarian leader’s wife Rajathi Ammal and Karunanidhi’s personal physician Dr Gopal are also seen in the picture.
According to India Today Television, the leaves of the state police personnel have been cancelled. Also, all party cadres waiting outside the hospital have been asked to leave by the authorities.
Earlier in the day, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu visited the former CM at the hospital. “Visited Kauveri Hospital and met former Chief Minister Thiru Kalaignar Karunanidhi. Met his family members and doctors and enquired about his health. Doctors said he is stable. Wish him a speedy recovery,” Naidu tweeted after the visit.
According to reports, the former CM is experiencing trouble breathing normally.
According to India Today Television, former finance minister P Chidambaram also visited the DMK supremo at the hospital on Sunday.
According to The Times of India, former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa's niece J Deepa also visited Karunanidhi at Kauvery hospital.
According to NDTV, the condition of the former Tamil Nadu CM is critical. DMK leaders from across the state have also left for Chennai.
Security has been increased around Kauvery Hospital in Chennai where former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi was admitted on Saturday, following a drop in blood pressure. A medical bulletin by the hospital is expected to be released soon. Follow this space for all latest updates.