Sonia Gandhi Discharged From Sir Ganga Ram Hospital After Recovering From Systemic Infection; Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Visit
Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi has been discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi after recovering from a viral respiratory infection. Admitted over the weekend, the 79-year-old leader is now stable and has been advised to rest at home. Her recovery comes amid her continued, though less public, role as a key strategist for the Congress party.
Mumbai, March 31: Senior Congress leader and Parliamentary Board Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi on Tuesday morning. The 79-year-old veteran leader had been admitted to the facility on the night of March 24 after developing a high fever and experiencing health complications.
According to a statement issued by the hospital, Gandhi has successfully recovered from a systemic infection following a seven-day stay. Doctors confirmed that she responded well to a course of antibiotics and will now continue her recovery and follow-up treatment at her residence. Sonia Gandhi Health Update: Senior Congress Leader Admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi With Chest Issues.
Sonia Gandhi Medical Treatment and Recovery
Dr Ajay Swaroop, Chairman of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, stated that Gandhi was treated under the close supervision of a team of senior specialists, including Dr D.S. Rana, Dr S. Nundy, and Dr Arup Basu. While she was initially admitted with a fever, investigations were conducted to check for potential infections in the stomach and urinary tract.
The hospital noted that her condition remained stable throughout the week. Medical officials also mentioned that seasonal weather changes and pollution levels in the national capital had mildly aggravated her bronchial asthma, necessitating precautionary observation.
Gandhi Family Presence and Political Impact
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Due to his absence, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge stepped in to launch the party's election campaign in Kerala. This marks the second time this year that Sonia Gandhi has sought treatment at the hospital, having previously been admitted on January 5 for respiratory discomfort.
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