New Delhi, May 25 (). AAP leader and former health minister of Delhi government Satyendar Jain slipped and fell in Tihar Jail toilet. After which he was admitted to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, now he has been shifted to LNJP. Officials have given this information on Thursday.
According to a jail official, around 6 am on Thursday, Jain slipped and fell on the floor in the toilet. He was kept under observation at the Central Jail No. 7 hospital due to weakness.
A jail official said that after this the doctors examined him. However, after complaining of pain in back, left leg and shoulder, he was further referred to DDU Hospital.
According to AAP sources, Jain’s condition had deteriorated after he sustained serious injuries after falling in the prison toilet. He had suffered a spinal injury, due to which he was in excruciating pain.
A party source said that a closer examination of Jain’s medical condition revealed several disturbing ailments. He is suffering from acute back pain. Due to the slipped disc, he has dizziness and more pain in the lower back, due to which he also has difficulty in walking.
Party sources claimed that a recent MRI done on May 3 showed defects in all of Jain’s intervertebral discs, after which doctors advised him for immediate spinal/vertebral surgery and proper post-operative care.
Jain, however, has been placed at number 416 on the waiting list by the prison authorities and is expected to undergo surgery only after another five months. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders are extremely concerned about Jain’s health Sources said the consensus among AAP leaders is that Jain’s condition extends beyond the boundaries of politics or differences.
According to reports, earlier on Thursday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed concern over Jain’s health condition and criticized the central government for targeting AAP leaders.
In a tweet in Hindi, Kejriwal said, “The man who worked day and night to provide excellent treatment and promote good health to the masses is now the target of a dictator who wants to eliminate this virtuous man.” .
Kejriwal wrote in a tweet that I pray to God for Satyendra ji’s speedy recovery. May God give us the strength to face and overcome these challenging circumstances.
The one who gave good health to the people of Delhi is today risking his life to fight against the atrocities of the dictatorial government. Today Jain is being allowed to behave like this. The whole country is praying for Jain.
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