LK Advani Hospitalised in Delhi, Condition Stable
Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani, 98, was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on Friday, October 16, 2026, after developing a chest infection. Hospital officials said his condition was stable and that he remained under medical observation.
LK Advani Admitted to Apollo Hospital in Delhi
Advani was brought to the hospital at approximately 7:30 pm on Friday following complaints of a chest infection.
He was initially admitted for treatment of respiratory complications, with doctors conducting medical examinations and monitoring his health.
Subsequent reports indicated that the veteran leader was receiving care in the intensive care unit. Hospital authorities maintained that his condition was stable.
Further details about his treatment and expected discharge date have not been announced.
LK Advani’s Previous Hospitalisations
The former Deputy Prime Minister has experienced recurring age-related health concerns in recent years.
In May 2026, Advani was admitted to the same hospital for medical evaluation and treatment before being discharged a few days later.
He was also hospitalised several times in 2024, including admissions to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Apollo Hospital in New Delhi.
His latest hospitalisation comes shortly after PM Modi visited him at his residence on October 7, marking 25 years since Modi first assumed office as Gujarat Chief Minister.
LK Advani’s Contributions to Indian Politics
Advani is among the founding figures of the BJP and played a prominent role in its emergence as a major national political party.
He served as Union Home Minister from 1998 to 2004 and Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004 under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
He also served three terms as BJP president and was closely associated with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
Advani received the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, in 2024.
