Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed was shifted to New Delhi for medical check-up after he complained of uneasiness at his official residence in Srinagar. An official spokesman said that he began taking rest and his condition was stable.
The Chief Minister was flown to Delhi on Thursday morning and reported to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at around d 12:30 where he was admitted in a private ward. He is undergoing treatment at AIIMS for some time under the supervision of Assistant Professor Endocrinology Dr Muhammad Ashraf Ganai.
Sources said 79-year-old Mufti undertook an extensive tour of Srinagar city on Tuesday that affected his health. Even as he took complete daylong rest on Wednesday, his condition did not improve. The uneasiness was due to mild cold and fever.
Sayeed’s health had deteriorated during summer months which led to several speculations. However, during the past two months, his health showed marked improvement.
An official spokesman said Mufti proceeded to New Delhi for consultation and health check up at AIIMS. “The CM undertook a hectic six-hour-long tour of Srinagar on Tuesday amidst intense cold, after which he complained of exhaustion”, the spokesman said adding it was felt appropriate to proceed to the union capital for consultation and medical check-up. “The Chief Minister’s health is absolutely fine and he is taking rest,” the spokesperson added.
Observers say that in the backdrop of his deteriorating health, Mufti threw notions last month that his daughter Mehbooba Mufti would take over the reins of the Government.