India, March 21 -- Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant, admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic (RHC), Pune, for routine investigations, was discharged from the hospital on Friday evening, officials said.

CM Sawant (52) was admitted to RHC on Thursday evening. The hospital confirmed Sawant's admission and stated, "He has successfully undergone an angioplasty procedure." The intervention was completed without complications, and his condition is currently stable. He is recovering well and remains under close observation." HT also reported the statement issued by the hospital.

However, on Friday morning, the chief minister dismissed reports that he underwent angioplasty at the hospital, stating he was admitted only for a routine health check. Soon after...