Former Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi for comprehensive medical tests. This follows two separate incidents where he lost consciousness last week.
Hospital Admission and Medical Advice
On Monday, January 15, Dhankhar visited AIIMS for a scheduled checkup. After an initial examination, the attending physicians strongly recommended that he be hospitalised for a more detailed investigation. The medical team has advised that he undergo an MRI scan as part of the diagnostic process.
History of Similar Episodes
Officials revealed that the immediate reason for the hospitalisation was two bouts of unconsciousness experienced on January 10. The episodes occurred when the former VP was using the washroom.
This is not the first time Dhankhar has faced such health issues. During his tenure as the nation's Vice President, he had similar fainting spells at several public events. He lost consciousness while attending functions in locations including the Rann of Kutch, Uttarakhand, Kerala, and in the national capital itself.
Background and Previous Resignation
Dhankhar's health has been a contributing factor to his political career decisions in the past. He formally stepped down from the prestigious post of Vice President on July 21, citing health reasons as the primary cause for his resignation. His current hospitalisation underscores ongoing concerns regarding his well-being, prompting a thorough evaluation by specialists at the premier medical institute.
The medical community and the public await further updates on his condition following the completion of the prescribed tests at AIIMS.
