Paswan suffers 145;mild146; stroke

Union minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers and Lok Janashakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan was flown to New Delhi today after a brief hospitalisation here for a suspected mild heart attack. Doctors said his condition was stable.

In Delhi Paswan will be admitted to Escorts Hospital. The hospital sent a team of doctors led by Dr N. Chandra to accompany the 59 year old political leader.

Paswan was rushed this morning to the ICU of a heart hospital here after he complained of uneasiness, chest pain and congestion. 8216;8216;His condition is stable and there is no reason for panic,8217;8217; said Dr A.K. Thakur, the hospital8217;s medical director and a noted cardiologist.