Is Sonia Gandhi ‘Absolutely Stable’ and Responding Well to Treatment?
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Key Takeaways
- Sonia Gandhi's health is stable and improving.
- She was hospitalized for respiratory issues linked to asthma.
- Doctors are closely monitoring her condition.
- Her discharge will depend on continued clinical progress.
- This news is significant for her supporters and the Congress party.
New Delhi, Jan 6 (NationPress) - The Sir Ganga Ram Hospital has reported that Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi is in an “absolutely stable” condition and is responding positively to her treatment, according to a recent medical update.
The hospital disclosed that Sonia Gandhi was admitted around 10 p.m. on Monday due to respiratory discomfort. Medical evaluations revealed a mild exacerbation of her bronchial asthma, attributed to the combination of cold weather and high levels of air pollution in the national capital.
Dr. Ajay Swaroop, Chairman of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, stated that her admission was a precautionary measure for observation and treatment.
“Currently, her condition is absolutely stable. She is responding well to treatment and is being treated with antibiotics and other supportive medications,” the statement confirmed.
The hospital further emphasized that her health parameters are under close monitoring by the medical team.
A decision regarding her discharge will be made by the treating physicians based on her clinical progress, which is expected within the next couple of days.
This update from the hospital is likely to ease the concerns of party leaders and supporters following news of her hospitalization late Monday night.
Sonia Gandhi celebrated her 79th birthday last December.
She attended the Congress party's 140th Foundation Day on December 28, where a flag-hoisting ceremony was held at Indira Bhavan in New Delhi.
On December 27, she participated in the Congress Working Committee’s meeting at Indira Bhavan, where the committee pledged to combat the “conspiracy to turn rights into charity,” chanting slogans of “Jai Samvidhan - Jai Hind.”
Additionally, she issued a statement criticizing the government for passing the VB-G RAM G bill in parliament, accusing the Central government of undermining the rights-based legislative framework through its proposed amendments to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and other significant laws.