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Karunanidhi “extremely critical, unstable,” says Kauvery Hospital bulletin | Live updates
The has been significant decline in the clinical condition of Mr. Karunanidhi, the bulletin said adding that despite maximum medical support, his vital organ functions continue to deteriorate.
DMK chief M. Karunanidhi is “extremely critical” and “unstable”, said a medical bulletin released by Kauvery Hospital in Chennai at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Earlier, party working president M.K. Stalin met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami at the latter’s residence in Chennai. According to sources in the DMK, Mr. Stalin requested a place on the Marina Beach in Chennai for a memorial.
A large number of DMK cadres and supporters have gathered outside the hospital, many of whom have been staying there since Monday evening.
Mr. Karunanidhi’s health suffered a setback on Monday and doctors treating him at the Kauvery Hospital in Chennai had set a 24-hour time frame to determine the prognosis.
Mr. Karunanidhi was admitted to the hospital following a drop in his blood pressure in the early hours of July 28. Since then the five-time Chief Minister’s medical status has gone through ups and downs. After a setback on July 29, he continues to be in hospitali due to age-related ailments, and is under “active medical support”.
Here are the live updates:
5:10 pm
More police personnel have been deployed outside the residence of DMk chief M. Karunanidhi, at Gopalapuram in Chennai.
4:30 pm
The Kauvery Hospital releases a medical bulletin, saying Mr. Karunanidhi is “extremely critical” and “unstable.”
The has been significant decline in the clinical condition of Mr. Karunanidhi, the bulletin said adding that despite maximum medical support, his vital organ functions continue to deteriorate.
3:30 pm
Television channels show footage of police personnel gathering at the Rajarathinam Stadium in Chennai.
Security around the Kauvery Hospital has also been increased. The main entrance is completely barricaded.
The Tamil Nadu DGP has ordered all police personnel to report to duty. The DGP’s office has sent a fax message to all Commissioners of Police, DIGs and District SPs to direct the strength to report immediately in uniform.
Mr. Stalin meets the Chief Minister at the latter’s residence.. According to sources in the DMK, Mr. Stalin requested a place on the Marina Beach in Chennai for a memorial.
Mr. Stalin’s siblings Kanimozhi and Alagiri, senior party leaders T.R. Baalu, Murasoli Selvam and I. Periasamy were present during the meeting.
Incidentally, a public interest plea in the Madras High Court that sought a direction to prevent any construction of memorials on the Marina was withdrawn on Tuesday.
Medical bulletins released so far
The Kauvery Hospital has released five medical bulletins on Mr. Karunanidhi’s health so far.
The first one on July 28 said the DMK chief has been admitted to the intensive care unit following a “drop in blood pressure.” The same night, another bulletin was released. It said Mr. Karunanidhi “remains stable with ongoing active medical support.”
The third bulletin was released on July 29. It informed of a “transient setback of the clinical condition” of Mr. Karunanidhi.
The hospital on July 31 that an extended stay could be necessary for Mr. Karunanidhi “due to age-related overall decline in his general health, altered liver function and haematological parameters.”
The fifth bulletin released on August 6 said: “There has been decline in the medical condition of the DMK president and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. Maintaining his vital organ functions continues to remain a challenge considering his age related ailments.
“He is on continuous monitoring and being treated with active medical support. His response to the medical interventions over the next 24 hours will determine the progress.”
“Ezhundhu vaa thalaiva, ezhundhu vaa..” continues to near the hospital. Party workers and Mr. Karunanidhi’s supporters are stationed outside the hospital since Monday night.
Mylapore Deputy Commissioner NK Mayilvahanan is at the hospital. Crowd management measures are being put in place. Luz Church Road has been blocked from Nageshwara Rao park towards the Kauvery Hospital. Vehicles are being allowed towards St. Isabel’s hospital.
