Former VP Dhankhar collapses during morning walk, admitted to AIIMS
Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to AIIMS in New Delhi after collapsing during a morning walk. He is currently undergoing medical evaluation at the hospital's cardio-neuro centre.
Why it matters
As a high-profile former public official, the health status of the former Vice President is a matter of significant public interest.
NEW DELHI Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was admitted to AIIMS in New Delhi on Wednesday (November 11, 2026) after he fell unconscious during his morning walk, sources said. Details about his health condition were not immediately available. AIIMS authorities have not issued any statement so far. Jagdeep Dhankhar: A man of many persuasions storyline 1 Also read | Ex-VP Dhankhar admitted to AIIMS after two bouts of unconsciousness https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ex-vp-dhankhar-admitted-to-aiims-after-two-bouts-of-unconsciousness/article70501255.ece The 75-year-old former Rajya Sabha chairman has been admitted to the hospital's cardio-neuro centre and is currently under the care of the department of cardiology for medical evaluation and treatment, the sources said. Security personnel accompanying Mr. Dhankhar took him home in a PCR vehicle after he collapsed during the morning walk and remained unconscious for a few minutes. An ILBS medical team and AIIMS doctor Sandeep Seth subsequently attended to him and provided medical care.
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