Madhya Pradesh Governor's condition 'serious but under control'

Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon has been put on ventilator support and his condition is “serious but under control”, according to a bulletin issued today by the private hospital where he has been undergoing treatment.

Lucknow: Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon has been put on a support system and his condition is "serious but under control", hospital officials said on Wednesday.

"He (Tandon) is on support system. He is not deteriorating. We all are praying he should come out. His condition is serious, but under control," Medanta Hospital Director Rakesh Kapoor said.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel visited the hospital and enquired about the well being of Tandon and wished him a speedy recovery, the UP Raj Bhavan said in a statement here.

Tandon, 85, was admitted to the Medanta Hospital here on June 11 with breathing problems, difficulty in urination and fever.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had visited the hospital on Tuesday and enquired about the governor's health.

(PTI)