Lal Krishna Advani, a 98-year-old veteran of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was hospitalized on Friday evening at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi due to respiratory system issues, according to an information agency PTI citing sources.
It is reported that Advani was brought to Jasola Vihar hospital around 7:30 PM. Hospital medical staff confirmed that he is receiving treatment and that an official statement regarding his health condition will be published shortly.
Advani has repeatedly held the position of BJP president and served as Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004. He played a significant role in the party's establishment as a major national political force.