Vijayawada: Deputy chief minister and Jana Sena president Pawan Kalyan underwent surgery after falling ill on Friday morning. The development was confirmed by his political secretary P Hariprasad, who stated that the leader experienced discomfort while discussing administrative matters with officials. The party leadership, however, did not prefer to disclose the medical issue for which he underwent a surgical procedure.
According to sources, Pawan Kalyan has been facing health issues for the past few months. However, his condition worsened unexpectedly, prompting immediate medical attention. On the advice of his personal doctors, he cancelled all scheduled official engagements for the day and was admitted to a hospital for further evaluation. Doctors conducted a series of medical examinations, including an MRI scan, to assess his condition. Following a thorough diagnosis, the medical team concluded that surgery was necessary and proceeded with the procedure. The surgery was reportedly successful, and his condition is now stable.
Medical experts attending on him have advised complete rest for one week to 10 days before he resumes official duties. While he is expected to gradually return to normal activities, doctors emphasised that long-term precautions will be essential to ensure a full recovery. They also indicated that complete recovery may take a considerable amount of time, depending on his response to post-surgical care and rehabilitation. The sudden health scare has raised concern among party leaders and supporters, many of whom expressed relief over the successful surgery and wished him a speedy recovery.