Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee admitted to Delhi's AIIMS for routine check-up, likely to be discharged by 8pm today

Vajpayee (93) is currently the oldest living former prime minister. He was a Parliamentarian for over four decades.

Edited by: India TV News Desk, New Delhi [ Updated: June 11, 2018 15:03 IST ]

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee

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Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was admitted to Delhi's AIIMS for a routine check-up on Monday morning at 10 am. According to sources, the veteran BJP leader will be under the supervision of Dr Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS Delhi.

Vajpayee is likely to be discharged by 8 pm today, following his routine check up.

"Former PM is stable. A team of doctors under the supervision of Dr. Randeep Guleria, Directors, AIIMS are conducting tests," a statement issued by AIIMS read. 

A senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Vajpayee was the first non-Congress prime minister who served a full five-year term in office.

Vajpayee (93) is currently the oldest living former prime minister. He was a Parliamentarian for over four decades.

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