President Kovind returns to Rashtrapati Bhavan after bypass surgery at AIIMS

PTI, Apr 12, 2021, 6:01 PM IST

New Delhi:  President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said he has returned to Rashtrapati Bhavan after bypass surgery at the AIIMS here.

“I have returned to Rashtrapati Bhavan after my surgery. My speedy recovery is thanks to the wishes and prayers of all of you and the exceptional care is given by doctors and nursing staff at AIIMS and Army’s RR hospital. I am thankful to everyone! I am glad to be back home,” Kovind tweeted.

Kovind, 75, had on March 30 underwent cardiac bypass surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here.

In a tweet on April 3, the Rashtrapati Bhavan had said, “President Kovind was shifted from the ICU to a special room in the AIIMS today. His health has been improving continuously. Doctors are constantly monitoring his condition and have advised him to take rest.”