CHENNAI: DMDK president Vijayakanth admitted to a private hospital on Saturday.

Sources said that he has been hospitalized due to a throat infection.

Vijayakanth admitted to a private hospital in Ramapuram as an inpatient, and treatment has been provided at the hospital.

A statement from the party noted that Vijayakanth has been admitted for a routine health check-up and will be discharged in a day.

They urged them to dismiss rumours about his health conditions.