Former Prez Mukherjee now haemodynamically stable, says son

Former President Pranab Mukherjee, who is on ventilator support after surgery to remove a clot in his brain condition is now "haemodynamically stable", his son Abhijit Mukherjee said on Wednesday.

New Delhi:Former President Pranab Mukherjee, who is on ventilator support after surgery to remove a clot in his brain condition is now "haemodynamically stable", his son Abhijit Mukherjee said on Wednesday. "With All Your Prayers, my father is haemodynamically stable now. I request everyone to continue with your prayers & good wishes for his speedy recovery. Thank You," tweeted Abhijit.

In a subsequent tweet, he said: "Thank You for your good wishes."

Earlier in the afternoon, the Army's Research and Referral Hospital, where he is currently getting treatment said that the condition remains critical following an emergency brain surgery two days ago, and he remains on ventilator support. However, the hospital authority has not yet released the health bulletin for the former President.

Earlier today, Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President, took to Twitter to share an emotional message for her father.

Mukherjee had on Monday tweeted that he had tested positive for Covid-19. "On a visit to the hospital for a separate procedure, I have tested positive for Covid-19 today. I request the people who came in contact with me in the last week to please self-isolate and get tested for Covid-19," he had tweeted.

(Inputs from agencies)