Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on Thursday morning after experiencing severe back pain.
The hospital has reported that Singh is stable and remains under observation.
"Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was admitted to the old private ward early this morning with a complaint of back pain. He is stable and under observation," AIIMS Delhi stated.
This incident comes just a day after Singh celebrated his 73rd birthday.
A seasoned politician, Singh represents Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in the Parliament and is currently serving his second consecutive term as Defence Minister. He previously held the position of Union Home Minister during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first term starting in 2014.
Singh's political journey began in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, where he served from 1977 to 1980 and again from 2001 to 2003.
He was the Minister of Education in Uttar Pradesh from 1991 to 1992 and held the portfolio of Minister of Surface Transport in the Union Cabinet from 1999 to 2000. Singh's tenure as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh spanned from 2000 to 2002, followed by his role as Union Minister of Agriculture in 2003.
In 2009, he was elected to the 15th Lok Sabha and served as a member of the Committee on Ethics starting October 7, 2009. Known for his dedication and extensive service, Singh remains a key figure in Indian politics.
As the Defence Minister recovers at AIIMS, well-wishers from across the country are hoping for his swift recovery and return to duty.
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