Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali on Friday evening due to exhaustion and a low heart rate. The 51-year-old leader has been showing improvement, with stable vital signs and gradually improving blood parameters, according to hospital authorities. Mann was visited by several senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and Punjab cabinet ministers, including Manish Sisodia, Harpal Singh Cheema, Aman Arora, Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, and Sanjeev Arora.
Sisodia, who met with Mann, stated that the Chief Minister had been unwell for the past 2-3 days due to an electrolyte imbalance. However, he assured that Mann is currently fine and there is nothing to worry about. According to Sisodia, the doctors predict that Mann will remain in the hospital for one or two more days. The meeting of the Punjab cabinet, which was scheduled to be chaired by Mann, was postponed on Friday due to his illness.
Mann was also unable to accompany AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on a visit to flood-affected areas on Thursday. Kejriwal visited Mann at his official residence on Thursday to enquire about his health. This is not the first time Mann has been treated at Fortis Hospital, as he was admitted about a year ago for a bacterial infection.
The hospital authorities continue to monitor Mann’s condition, and his improvement is a positive sign. The visit from senior AAP leaders and cabinet ministers demonstrates the concern and support for the Chief Minister’s health. With Sisodia’s assurance that Mann is fine and will likely be discharged in a few days, it appears that the situation is under control. However, the exact nature of Mann’s illness and the expected duration of his hospital stay remain uncertain. As the situation develops, further updates on the Chief Minister’s health are expected to be released.