Shocked BJP leaders flock to Apollo hospital

NEW DELHI: Shocked over Rahul Mahajan's critical condition, a steady stream of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including party president Rajnath Singh, on Friday visited Apollo Hospital here, where he was admitted.

Singh, party general secretary Vinay Katiyar and Delhi BJP President Harsh Vardhan were among the first visitors to the hospital, where Rahul was admitted early on Friday morning due to suspected food poisoning.

After interacting with hospital authorities, Singh said, "I am told by doctors that his condition is critical but stable."

He did not say anything on what could be the reason behind the incident. "It is a sad and unfortunate episode. The reasons could be ascertained only after a proper investigation," he added.

Katiyar said doctors have told him that it could be because of food poisoning, but the details would come out only after a detailed investigation by police and thorough examination by doctors.

Echoing similar views, Harsh Vardhan said, "Rahul is getting best treatment here."