Former Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi admitted to Gurugram hospital

Ajit Jogi was admitted to the Raipur Hospital soon after he came down with acute pulmonary oedema. He was moved to a private institution in Gurugram after he was diagnosed with pneumonia.

Updated on: May 30, 2018, 12:01:31 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi was shifted from the Ramkrishna Hospital in Raipur to a private medical institution in Gurugram on Tuesday evening, days after he was diagnosed with pneumonia.

Ajit Jogi was kept on ventilator support after he complained of chest pain and breathing problems (HT File Photo)

Doctors said the 72-year-old Janata Congress chief was admitted to the Raipur Hospital soon after he came down with acute pulmonary oedema, which causes the lungs to fill up with fluid. A release issued by his son, Amit, stated that he was shifted to Medanta Hospital for further treatment under the supervision of Dr Naresh Trehan.

Sandeep Dave, director of Ramkrishna Hospital, said Jogi was kept on ventilator support after he complained of chest pain and breathing problems. “He is stable, but has been sent to Medanta Hospital by air ambulance for further treatment,” he added.

Jogi’s wife Renu, son Amit and daughter-in-law Richa accompanied him to Gurugram.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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