Amit Shah undergoes minor surgery, discharged: BJP
Ahmedabad, Sep 4: Union Home Minister and BJP president Amit Shah on Wednesday underwent a minor surgery for removal of "lipoma on the back of his neck" at a private hospital in Ahmedabad, the party said.
He was later discharged, the BJP's central media department said in a statement.
Earlier, local BJP leaders claimed Shah visited the hospital for some health check up, but later the party said he underwent a "minor surgery".
"Shah was admitted to K D Hospital in Ahmedabad around 9 am. He was successfully operated for lipoma at the back side of neck under local anesthesia. After this minor surgery, he has been discharged," the party statement said.
Following his discharge around 12.30 pm, the senior BJP leader went to his residence located on SG Highway in the city, sources said.
Shah, who landed at the city airport on Tuesday night, is on a day-long personal visit to Gujarat.
He is expected to leave for Delhi tomorrow.
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Veteran journalist, writer Nadoja S.R. Ramaswamy passes away at 88
Bengaluru: Senior journalist, writer and former president of Rashtrotthana Parishat, S.R. Ramaswamy, passed away on Friday morning in Bengaluru at the age of 88.
Ramaswamy was widely respected in Kannada literary and public circles for his contributions to journalism and writing. He served as the honorary editor of Rashtrotthana Sahitya for several decades and was known for his strong views on social, political and environmental issues.
A disciple of noted thinker and writer D.V. Gundappa, he was associated with value-based journalism throughout his career. He also served as the editor of the monthly journal ‘Utthana’ for over four decades.
In recognition of his contributions, Kannada University, Hampi, conferred on him the ‘Nadoja’ title. He was also a recipient of the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award.
His mortal remains were kept for public viewing at ‘Keshava Shilpa’, the headquarters of Rashtrotthana Parishat, between 10.30 am and 12 pm on Friday.
