L.K. ADVANI LEAVES DELHI HOSPITAL AFTER HEALTH IMPROVEMENT, CONTINUES RECOVERY AT HOME

October 19, 2026

NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 19: Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishna Advani has been discharged from a hospital in Delhi after his health improved, bringing his latest hospitalisation to an end.

The former deputy prime minister had been receiving medical attention, with doctors monitoring his condition before allowing him to leave the hospital. His discharge follows the improvement in his health, although further details about the medical treatment and the circumstances of his admission were not immediately available.

Advani, one of the BJP’s most prominent founding-era leaders, played a major role in shaping the party’s political growth and the evolution of national politics over several decades. He served as deputy prime minister from 2002 to 2004 and held several senior positions in the Union government.

His political career included long service as a parliamentarian and a central role in the BJP’s organisational development. In 2015, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour, in recognition of his contribution to public affairs.

The veteran leader’s discharge will come as reassuring news to supporters and political colleagues. His recovery is expected to continue following medical advice, with further updates dependent on information released by his family or medical team.