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Yechury remains critical, in ICU on respiratory support, says CPI(M)

New Delhi: CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury shows his inked finger after casting his vote during the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections

Mr Yechury was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on August 19 for the treatment of a pneumonia-like chest infection….reports Asian Lite News

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury’s condition is “critical” and he is on respiratory support at AIIMS Delhi, his party said on Tuesday.

The 72-year-old Mr Yechury is being treated for acute respiratory tract infection at the ICU in AIIMS, it said in a statement.

A multi-disciplinary team of doctors is closely monitoring the condition of Mr Yechury, which is critical at this time, the party said.

Mr Yechury was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on August 19 for the treatment of a pneumonia-like chest infection.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday wished CPI (M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury a speedy recovery.

Yechury, admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on August 19 for the treatment of a pneumonia-like chest infection, is on respiratory support, his party said.

Chief Minister Stalin expressed hope that the left party leader would regain strength soon due to medical treatment.

“Deeply concerned to hear about Comrade @SitaramYechury’s health. Wishing him a speedy recovery and hoping the dedicated efforts of the medical team will help him regain strength soon,” Stalin said in a post on the social media platform X.

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