New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani, who was admitted to Apollo Hospitals on October 16th with a chest infection, is being discharged today.

Advani, 98, was under the care of Dr Vinit Suri, Senior Consultant - Neurology, and has shown improvement in his medical status, the hospital said on Monday.

Advani, one of the senior-most leaders of the BJP, has played a significant role in Indian politics over several decades.

Earlier, his hospitalisation prompted messages of concern and wishes for his speedy recovery from political leaders across the country.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited Advani at Apollo Hospital and enquired about his health.

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