New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, who is in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, and inquired about his well being, PTI reported. The hospital where the Tamil Nadu chief is being treated said on Friday (July 15) that he is “recovering” and has been advised rest for a few more days. According to a state government release, PM Modi had a telephonic conversation with the Tamil Nadu CM. “The Chief Minister told the Prime Minister that he is recovering,” the statement said.
Stalin had informed on Tuesday that he has tested positive for coronavirus. Tamil Nadu CM wrote on Twitter That he was feeling tired and was found positive for Covid-19 after testing. The DMK chief tweeted, “Today, I experienced mild fatigue. When tested, the result was positive for COVID-19. So I have isolated myself.” On Thursday, he was admitted to Kauvery Hospital in Chennai for examination and observation.
The hospital said in its bulletin, “The investigation has been completed and medicines have been provided as per the COVID treatment protocol. The Chief Minister is recovering and is in good health. He has been advised rest for a few more days.” Is.”
Meanwhile, DMK workers offered special prayers at an ancient Lord Shiva temple in Kerala for the speedy recovery of MK Stalin. Led by its district leader Gopakumar, party workers visited the temple at Ettumanoor near Kottayam and offered special prayers to the Tamil Nadu chief minister.
Gopakumar told PTI on Friday that a “Ksheer Dhara”, a ritual in which milk is poured on a Shivalinga, and “Mrityunjaya Homam” – performed to relieve Lord Shiva from illness – were performed for Stalin. goes.
(with agency input)