Lalu Prasad Yadav Cancels Delhi Flight Due to Health Issues, Released from Patna Hospital
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Synopsis
On April 2, RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav was taken off his flight to New Delhi for medical checks due to a sudden health crisis. After treatment at Paras Hospital in Patna, he was discharged and plans further treatment in Delhi.
Key Takeaways
- Lalu Prasad Yadav suffered a spike in blood sugar and blood pressure.
- He was hospitalized at Paras Hospital in Patna.
- RJD supporters gathered outside the hospital.
- He has a history of serious health issues, including a kidney transplant.
- His health may impact RJD's strategy for the upcoming elections.
Patna, April 2 (NationPress) RJD National President Lalu Prasad Yadav, who was supposed to fly to New Delhi on Wednesday for a medical examination, was pulled from the flight and taken to Paras Hospital in Patna after experiencing a sudden spike in his blood sugar and blood pressure.
He was placed under close medical supervision at Paras Hospital, where doctors confirmed the alarming increase in his blood sugar and BP levels, triggering the unexpected health issue.
After receiving the required treatment and undergoing a thorough health evaluation, the doctors released him.
Lalu Prasad Yadav, accompanied by his wife Rabri Devi and two sons Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav, returned to the residence of Rabri Devi in Patna after his discharge.
It is anticipated that he will travel to Delhi later for additional medical care.
Lalu Yadav was due to fly to Delhi for a standard health check-up when his condition deteriorated at the Patna Airport after he had already checked in.
His son Tejashwi Yadav, who was with him, promptly took him to Paras Hospital instead.
Rabri Devi, who was also scheduled to fly to Delhi, arrived at the airport for her flight but quickly left for Paras Hospital upon hearing about his health.
As news broke, numerous RJD supporters gathered outside Paras Hospital in Rajabazar, praying for his recovery. They felt relieved when the RJD chief was finally discharged from the hospital.
Lalu Prasad Yadav has been routinely consulting with doctors at AIIMS Delhi due to various health issues. He has made multiple trips to the national capital for medical examinations and treatments.
In 2022, he underwent a kidney transplant in Singapore, with his daughter Rohini Acharya serving as the donor.
Additionally, he had an angioplasty performed in Mumbai in September 2024, and previously underwent open-heart surgery in a Mumbai hospital in 2014.
Last month, the RJD chief actively protested against the Waqf Amendment Bill. On March 26, he participated in a demonstration in Gardanibagh opposing the bill, despite his health issues. Since that protest, he has not made any public appearances.
With the Bihar Assembly elections approaching in 2025, Lalu Yadav's health may significantly influence the RJD's electoral strategies.
The former Railway Minister and Chief Minister of Bihar is a prominent leader in the state, with substantial influence over various communities and directing the party's decisions.
No decisions are made within the party without his approval.
Lalu Prasad Yadav has already declared the appointment of Tejashwi Yadav, a former Deputy Chief Minister, as the party's Chief Ministerial candidate ahead of the elections.
