Thousands of security officials are deployed outside the hospital in which DMK President M Karunanidhi is admitted and the hospital says that his health has declined. There are 6,500 officials deployed at this time.
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Hundreds of his fans have gathered outside the hospital as the hospital announced that his health is declining. “Ezhundhu Vaa Thalaivaa” (Awake, our leader) and “Vaa, Vaa, Gopalapuram Polaam Vaa” (Come, Come, let’s go to Gopalapuram) were among the slogans raised by the emotionally-charged crowd, referring to the five-time Chief Minister’s neighborhood.
Sources at the Kauvery Hospital said Karunanidhi’s pulse and blood pressure, which touched critical levels at the time of admission, had witnessed improvement but slipped by Monday noon.
They added that there are infections in the chest region and this also poses the complication for the medical team treating him in the intensive care unit. Karunanidhi was shifted to the hospital on July 28th after being treated at his home for fever and urinary tract infection.
“There has been a decline in the medical condition of Karunanidhi. Maintaining his vital organ functions continues to remain a challenge considering his age-related ailments,” said the hospital statement.
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Actor turned politicians Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth, Congress President Rahul Gandhi, President of India Ramnath Kovind, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda visited Karunanidhi and family in the hospital.