CHANDIGARH, Sept. 6 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann, 51, was admitted to Fortis Hospital, Mohali, around 8 pm on Friday after he complained of exhaustion and low heart rate.

According to a statement issued by the hospital, his vitals were assessed upon arrival and have since stabilised. "He is currently under observation and his pulse rate has improved," the hospital said in a statement.

Officials, who did not wish to be named, also confirmed that the CM's condition is stable and doctors are monitoring him closely.

The Punjab cabinet meeting scheduled for Friday evening was cancelled due to Bhagwant Mann's illness.

The chief minister had convened the meeting at 4pm to discuss the flood situation and review relief and rescue operations...