President Ram Nath Kovind was admitted to the Army's Research and Referral (R&R) Hospital in New Delhi on Friday morning owing to chest discomfort. He is presently undergoing a check-up and is under observation.
The President, 75, complained of chest discomfort in the morning and thereafter he was rushed to the military hospital.
"President of India visited Army Hospital (R&R) following chest discomfort this morning. He is undergoing routine check-up and is under observation," the hospital said in a medical bulletin. "His condition is stable," it added.
The President, who underwent routine tests and was put under observation, is now in a stable condition, the hospital said. "He is undergoing routine check-ups and is under observation. His condition is stable,” the hospital authorities said in a statement.
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Sources said the President will stay in the hospital till the time the entire medical diagnosis is complete. The doctors are taking care of things, said the hospital authority.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the President's son on Friday to enquire about his health. In a tweet, the PMO said, "PM Narendra Modi spoke to Rashtrapati Ji's son. He inquired about the President's health and prayed for his well-being."