Karunanidhi health LIVE: The former Tamil Nadu chief minister was admitted to the hospital following a dip in his blood pressure last month.
Ailing DMK chief M Karunanidhi’s health condition has been declining, a medical bulletin released by Kauvery hospital, where he is admitted, said on Monday. According to the latest update on his health, “Maintaining his vital organ functions continues to remain a challenge considering his age-related ailments.”
“He is on continuous monitoring and being treated with active medical support. His response to the medical interventions over the next 24 hours will determine the prognosis,” said the statement.
The former Tamil Nadu chief minister was admitted to the hospital following a dip in his blood pressure last month. On July 31, the hospital had said Karunanidhi would require an extended period of hospitalisation due to “decline” in his general health, although his vital parameters have normalised.
The crowd outside Kauvery Hospital in Chennai on Monday. (Express photo)
Police deployment had to be increased in view of the huge gathering. The whole of Eldams Road junction at Alwarpet area was packed with DMK cadres.
Cadres chanted 'Ezhunthu Va Thalaiva,' (Get up leader, come) and some of them recited his popular Tamil verses as they awaited news on Karunanidhi's health.
A DMK supporters reacts to the health bulletin released about party president M Karunanidhi's health, in Chennai on Monday. (Source: PTI)
DMK cadres and supporters gathered outside Kauvery hospital, blocking roads and slowing down the traffic in the area. They had completely occupied the intersection underneath the Alwarpet flyover.
DMK supporters gather after a bulletin was released about party president M Karunanidhi's health, in Chennai on Monday/ (Source: PTI)
The 94-year-old leader was taken to Kauvery hospital in the wee hours of July 26 following a dip in his blood pressure. He had contracted Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and had a fever because of it, the hospital had said. He had to be kept under observation due to age-related ailments. However, Karunanidhi's health deteriorated on July 29, which was stabilised with constant medical support through the course of the day.
The rumour of DMK supremo's declining health on Monday, caused frenzy among his followers who began gathering outside Kauvery hospital. People could be seen in tears as they sat outside the hospital, praying for the health of the leader.
Karunanidhi's family members including sons MK Stalin, MK Alagiri and MK Tamilarasu and daughter Kanimozhi reached the hospital in the morning. His second wife Dayalu Ammal, who herself has been unwell, was also brought to the hospital yesterday, which further strenghthened the rumours of his declining health.
Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswamy and deputy CM O Panneerslvam, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Actors Ajith, Vijay, leaders of Malaysian Indian Congress, representatives of Sri Lankan President Srisena, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, are among those who have visited the ailing DMK chief M Karunanidhi in Chennai's Kauvery Hospital so far.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswamy and Deputy Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu visited former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai on Sunday. (Twitter/@kalaignar89)
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan addresses media outside Kauvery hospital
Actor Ajith visits DMK Chief M Karunanidhi
Sri Lankan President representatives submitted a letter to DMK chief Karunanidhi's son M K Stalin from Srisena wishing Karunanidhi a 'speedy recovery'
Congress president Rahul Gandhi had last Tuesday visited the DMK supremo at Kauvery hospital in Chennai. “I visited Kalaignar today. Wonderful to see that the Tamil fighting spirit that has endeared him to millions, is still strong! I join his fans all around the world, his well wishers and his family, in wishing him a speedy recovery,” Gandhi tweeted after meeting Karunanidhi.
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The bulletin issued by Kauvery hospital said, “He is on continuous monitoring and being treated with active medical support. His response to the medical intervention over the next 24 hours will determine the prognosis.”
On Sunday, President Ram Nath Kovind met the ailing DMK chief and wished for his speedy recovery. “Visited Thiru M. Karunanidhi in Chennai, met Kalaignar‘s family members and doctors, and inquired about his health. Wishing the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, a veteran of our public life, a quick recovery,” President tweeted following his interaction with M K Stalin and Kanizmohi.
The medical bulletin released by the hospital said that his old-age has created complications in his treatment and maintaining his vital organ functions is a challenge for the doctors. He is under constant medical supervision an is being treated with active medical support, according to the doctors at Kauvery Hospital. "His response to the medical interventions over the next 24 hours will determine the prognosis,” said the statement.
Welcome to the live blog. DMK chief M Karunanidhi who was hospitalised last month saw a decline in his health conditions last evening. Following reports of his health deterioration, his fans and followers rushed to the hospital. Follow to track all the live updates from Chennai