Pranab Mukherjee's condition worsens, on ventilator support post surgery: Army hospital

The condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee has worsened and he remains on ventilator support, the Army's Research and Referral (R&R) Hospital said on Tuesday, a day after he underwent brain surgery.

Mukherjee, 84, has not shown any improvement and his health status has worsened, the Army Research and Referral Hospital said in a statement.

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“He remains on ventilatory support,” the statement said.

Mukherjee had a fall at his residence on Sunday and had experienced dizziness. He was taken to the army hospital on Monday morning, where he also tested positive for Covid-19.

A medical examination revealed a large brain clot for which he underwent an emergency life-saving surgery.

“Shri Pranab Mukherjee’s health continues to remain critical at the Army Hospital (R&R) Delhi Cantt,” the statement said.

Mukherjee, the 13^th President of India, had tweeted on Monday, before going into surgery, that he had tested positive for Covid-19 and asked all who came in contact with him to self-isolate and get tested.

Mukherjee demitted office in 2017 and maintains an active public life, attending occasional public events, and advising the government through statements, the latest being on the violent face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh.