Pranab Mukherjee on ventilator support, critical
<p class="p1">Former president Pranab Mukherjee is critical and is on ventilator support after he underwent brain surgery, said the Army Research and Referral Hospital. Mukherjee was also found to be Covid-19 positive.</p>
<p class="p1">He was admitted to the hospital at 12.07 p.m. on August 10 in a critical condition. "Workup at the hospital revealed a large brain clot for which he underwent emergency life-saving surgery. Post-surgery he continues to remain critical on ventilatory support," the hospital said in a statement.</p>
<p class="p1">On August 10, Mukherjee had stated that he has tested positive for Covid-19. "On a visit to the hospital for a separate procedure, I have tested positive for Covid-19. 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 tweeted.</p>
<p class="p1">As Mukherjee went to the hospital, wishes for his speedy recovery started pouring in, including from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party leader Ram Vilas Paswan.</p>
<p class="p1">West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee said, "Concerned to hear about Former President Pranab Mukherjee Da testing positive for Covid-19. My prayers are with him and his family during this time and I wish him a speedy recovery."</p>.
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