Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani has been admitted to Apollo Hospital and is currently under observation with a stable condition, as confirmed by the hospital. He is under the care of Dr. Vinit Suri, a senior neurology consultant.

Details about Advani's illness have not been disclosed, according to a report by news agency PTI. Last week, the 96-year-old leader was hospitalized at AIIMS due to age-related health issues.

At AIIMS, Advani was examined by a team of doctors from various specialities, including urology and geriatric medicine, and underwent a minor procedure before being discharged on June 27. An AIIMS official stated, "Advani was admitted for an old-age-related issue and has been discharged."

Earlier this year, President Droupadi Murmu awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, to the veteran BJP leader. The ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other senior leaders, took place at Advani's residence due to his declining health.

Born in Karachi, Pakistan, on November 8, 1927, Lal Krishna Advani has been a prominent figure in Indian politics. He served as the BJP's national president for several years and held significant positions, including Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, under Atal Bihari Vajpayee from 1999 to 2004.

Advani began his political career by joining the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as a swayamsevak in 1942. His parliamentary career commenced in 1970 when he was elected to the Rajya Sabha. He contested his first Lok Sabha election in 1989 from New Delhi, where he defeated Mohini Giri.

He served as Deputy Prime Minister from June 2002 to May 2004 and as Union Home Minister from October 1999 to May 2004. Advani also held the position of BJP president multiple times: from 1986 to 1990, 1993 to 1998, and 2004 to 2005.