Former Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was on Wednesday rushed to a private hospital in South Kolkata following breathing problems.
Bhattacharjee who has been suffering from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) showed drop in saturation level to 70, hospital sources said adding however that his corona report was negative.
The former Chief Minister who ruled the State for 10 years was being monitored by a board of three doctors and was currently in the Intensive Care Unit.
Doctors attending to the veteran CPI(M) leader said “We are treating him. Necessary tests are being conducted at our flu clinic, following which we will decide on whether he requires hospitalization.”
Later expressing concern for his health Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote in the Twitter wishing him early recovery. “Concerned to hear that former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has been hospitalised with breathing problems. Praying for his speedy recovery and wishing him well,” she wrote.
State Governor also wished for his speedy recovery.