‘My luckiest day’: Ex-CM Bommai after PM Modi's call over heart surgery

Former CM Bommai thanked PM Modi for his concern and wishes, saying that they have increased his self confidence.

Published on: Oct 23, 2023, 16:30:24 IST

By Yamini C S

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Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi telephoned him and inquired about his health, calling it his luckiest day. The senior BJP leader recently underwent a heart surgery, and is currently recovering at a private hospital.

Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar met former CM and BJP leader Basavaraj S Bommai who underwent a heart surgery. (ANI Photo) (DK Shivakumar twitter)

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Bommai thanked PM Modi for calling him about the surgery and said his concern and wishes have boosted his confidence. The Lingayat leader vowed to return soon and continue serving people.

Bommai underwent a Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery at Fortis hospital, and has had several leaders including incumbent chief minister Siddaramaiah, his deputy D K Shivakumar and state Home Minister G Parameshwara visit him.

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"Shubha Ashtami Day, it's my luckiest day. My hearty thanks to our beloved Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi for calling me to inquire about my health while taking rest in hospital. Your concern and wishes have increased by self confidence. I will get well soon and return to serve people," Bommai posted on microblogging social media site 'X', formerly Twitter.

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Doctors have said he is recovering well and that he is expected to regain full functionality in just a couple of weeks, according to news agency PTI.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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