Congress leaders visit Oscar Fernandes in hospital
Mangaluru, July 22: Senior Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar on Thursday visited former Union minister and Rajya Sabha member Oscar Fernandes, who is admitted to a hospital here, to enquire about his health condition.
Fernandes was hospitalized after suffering a fall while practicing Yoga.
Later addressing reporters, Siddaramaiah said doctors have said they will determine the future course of treatment after observing his condition for two to three days.
"I only pray that he recovers soon. Oscar Fernandes is a respected senior leader of the party.
He has huge followers and fans, and they are also praying for him," he said.
Shivakumar, who is the President of Karnataka unit of the Congress, said doctors are confident that he will recover.
He said he had spoken to Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and apprised them of the treatment being made available to Fernandes.
"The entire party is praying for his recovery. He is a disciplined politician.
During this time, we have postponed party meetings," he said.
Earlier in the day, former Home minister G Parameshwar arrived at Yenepoya hospital to visit the senior leader.
Since two days, Congress leaders and supporters have offered prayers for the speedy recovery of Fernandes.
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Sunil Chhetri to retire after World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6
New Delhi (PTI): Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri on Thursday announced his decision to retire from international football after the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait in Kolkata on June 6, bringing the curtains down on a glorious two-decade career.
The long-serving national team captain announced his decision via a video he posted on his social media accounts.
India are currently second in Group A with four points, behind leaders Qatar.
"The match Against Kuwait is the Last," the 39-year-old Chhetri said while announcing his decision to retire.
Chhetri had made his 150th appearance for India in March and scored on the occasion against Afghanistan in Guwahati. India, though, lost that game 1-2.
Chhetri, who made his debut in 2005, has scored 94 goals for the country. He will leave the scene as India's all-time top scorer and most-capped player. He is also third in the list of goal scorers among active players behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
