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India's Senior Political Figure Visits Hospital for Health Check

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda visited former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani at a Delhi hospital after he was admitted with a chest infection.

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Health minister J.P. Nadda visited L.K. Advani in the hospital.

Advani is 98 and has a chest infection.

He is being cared for in the pulmonary department; his condition is stable.

Advani has held senior positions such as Deputy Prime Minister and received top honors.

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Doctors placed him in the pulmonary department and reported his condition as stable while they continue tests.

Advani, aged 98, has previously been hospitalized several times and is a recipient of the Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan awards.

His long political career includes leading the Bharatiya Janata Party and shaping national politics.

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pulmonary department

the part of the hospital that looks after breathing problems

intensive care unit

a special hospital area where very sick people are watched closely

Bharatiya Janata Party

a major political group in India

Deputy Prime Minister

the second most important leader in the government

civilian honour

a big award given to people for good work

Bharat Ratna

India's highest award for a person

Padma Vibhushan

another important Indian award

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