Kalyan Singh's condition turns critical, unable to recognize anyone

Lucknow: Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh has been shifted to Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) here on Sunday after his condition deteriorated.

Mr Singh was admitted to Lohia Institute on Saturday night but when his condition did not improved he was shifted to SGPGI.

Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached the Lohia Institute and enquired about his condition from the doctors. State Medical Education Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna also reached there immediately after receiving information about Kalyan Singh's deteriorating health and met the doctors treating him.

Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh, who was in the city, also visited the Lohia Institute along with State BJP president Swantra Deo Singh to enquire about the health of Kalyan Singh.

Many other politicians have also visited the hospital to enquire about his health.

Doctors said the condition of Kalyan Singh remains very critical. At present, Kalyan Singh is unable to recognize anyone. His memory power has been reduced owing to a brain stroke. (UNI)