Premalatha, Vijayakanth 
Tamil Nadu

DMDK president Vijayakanth discharged from hospital

After showing a mild deterioration during the treatment, the former MLA was kept with pulmonary support in the hospital

Online Desk

CHENNAI: DMDK president and general secretary, Captain Vijayakanth was discharged on Monday after a full recovery following a treatment at a private hospital in Chennai.

The 71-year-old politician was admitted to a private hospital here on November 18 due to ill health.

After showing a mild deterioration during the treatment, the former MLA was kept with pulmonary support in the hospital.

However, in her two video messages, Premalatha, treasure of DMDK and wife of Vijayakanth assured the cadres and public that Vijayakanth is in good health and will be returning home soon.

Further, Premalatha urged people not to spread or believe in rumours regarding his health and released a couple of photos, a selfie of her, Vijayakanth and their younger son Shanmuga Pandian to show the actor and politician is recovering well.

(with inputs from Bureau)

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