DMK Chief Karunanidhi Discharged From Hospital

DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi was today discharged from a private hospital in Chennai after a week-long treatment for breathing difficulty caused by throat and lung infections, with doctors advising him complete rest.

The course of antibiotics for the 93-year-old DMK chief has been completed and he has “recovered well” from breathing difficulty due to throat and lung infections, Executive Director of Kauvery Hospital Dr S Aravindan said.

Karunanidhi was hospitalised on the night of December 15. The next day, he underwent tracheostomy to optimise breathing and the hospital had declared him as being stable.

Dr Aravindan, in a statement today, said, “Doctors have advised him complete rest and restriction of visitors.”

He said Karunanidhi needs tracheostomy tube for a few more weeks and added that medical and nursing care would continue to be provided at his home by the hospital.

The DMK patriarch was given a warm welcome by senior party leaders and cadres when he arrived at his Gopalapuram residence.

Earlier soon after his hospitalisation, there was a marked improvement in his condition and he even watched Rajinikanth blockbuster “Batcha” on his laptop.