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

Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani. File | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena 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. Published - October 19, 2026 12:30 pm IST