DMK chief Karunanidhi discharged from hospital

DMK president and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi was discharged from Kauvery Hospital on Wednesday night. He had been admitted on December 1 for nutritional and hydration support, a statement from the hospital said.

“After medical treatment, he had improved substantially and was discharged from the hospital today. All his vital signs and biochemical parameters have normalised now. He has been advised rest and Kauvery Hospital will continue to assess and provide the necessary medical and nursing care to facilitate his recuperation at home,” the statement from Executive Director of the hospital, S. Aravindan, said.

DMK treasurer and Mr. Karunanidhi’s son M.K. Stalin, his daughter Member of Parliament, Kanimozhi and DMK leaders Durai Murugan, Dayanadhi Maran and A. Raja were all present at the hospital during his discharge.