BJP veteran leader L. K. Advani discharged from Delhi hospital after improvement in health

BJP veteran leader L. K. Advani was discharged from a Delhi hospital on Monday (October 19, 2026) after his medical condition improved.

Mr. Advani was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital on October 16, following a chest infection and pulmonary complications. He was under the care of Dr. Vinit Suri, senior consultant in neurology. Mr. Advani showed improvement in his medical condition, according to a statement issued by the hospital.

In a press statement the hospital authorities said: “Mr L.K. Advani, who was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on 16th October with a chest infection, is being discharged today. He has been under the care of Dr. Vinit Suri, Senior Consultant - Neurology and has shown improvement in his medical status.”

Mr. Advani served as the BJP president on multiple occasions and was India’s deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004. He played a key role in the party’s rise as a major national political force.