President Ram Nath Kovind visits ailing Karuna to check on health, meets kin

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday visited ailing DMK chief M Karunanidhi in Kauvery hospital here and inquired about his health.

After arriving at Chennai Airport, the President drove directly to Kauvery hospital where Karunanidhi is undergoing treatment since July 28 and met his children — DMK working president MK Stalin and Rajya Sabha member Kanimozhi.

A tweet on the official Twitter account of Rashtrapati Bhavan said: "Visited Thiru M. Karunanidhi in Chennai, met Kalaignar's family members and doctors, and inquired about his health. Wishing the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, a veteran of our public life, a quick recovery."

President Kovind was accompanied by Governor Banwarilal Purohit.

After his visit to the hospital, Kovind stepped out of his car and waved at the crowd before leaving for the airport.

On July 28, Karunanidhi was admitted to the hospital following a dip in his blood pressure. On July 31, the hospital said the leader would require an extended period of hospitalisation due to "decline" in his general health although his vital parameters have normalised.

HEALTH STATUS

On July 28, Karuna was admitted to the hospital following a dip in blood pressure. The hospital later said he required extended  hospitalisation