Governor visits Jayalalithaa, says she is recovering well

A press communique released by Raj Bhavan stated that the Governor was taken to the ward where the Chief Minister was explained in detail the treatment given to Jayalalithaa by the hospital doctors. “The Governor was happy to note that the Chief Minister is recovering well. The Governor appreciated the doctors for providing best care and treatment to the Chief Minister,” the release stated.

Several AIADMK leaders including Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker M Thambidurai, ministers O Panneerselvam, Edappady K. Palanisamy, P. Thangamani, SP. Velumani and C Vijaya Bhaskar accompanied the Governor during his visit.

Meanwhile, AIADMK asserted that its hospitalised party supremo Jayalalithaa is “healthy” even as a doctor from the UK was flown in to examine her. 

“Amma (Jayalalithaa) is healthy. She needs rest as per doctors’ advice and will return in good health,” senior AIADMK leader and former minister P Valaramathi told reporters. She said Jayalalithaa was performing official duties and pointed out that she had even announced the party’s candidates for this month’s civic polls while being hospitalised.

“Some jealous people are carrying out a wrong campaign to confuse people by spreading rumours” about Jayalalithaa’s health, she said.

Apollo Hospitals, where Jayalalithaa has been hospitalised for treatment for fever and dehydration, flew in UK-based Dr Richard John Beale to examine the Chief Minister. The international acclaimed intensivist and researcher is reported to have acknowledged that Jayalalithaa was receiving the best treatment at the hospital. 

On DMK chief M Karunanidhi seeking an explanation over Jayalalithaa’s health, Ramachandran said “he has no right” to demand so. “What has to be informed to the people, we are doing so. The doctors are qualified to talk about someone’s illness and they are sharing information,” he added.