President Kovind under observation at Army hospital after chest discomfort

President Ram Nath Kovind is undergoing check-up at the Army's Research and Referral hospital here after complaining of chest discomfort on Friday morning, the hospital said.

It said he is undergoing routine check-up and is under observation.

"President of India visited Army Hospital (R&R) following chest discomfort this morning. He is undergoing routine check-up and is under observation," the hospital said in a medical bulletin.

"His condition is stable," it added.

The Prime Minister's Office tweeted to say PM Narendra Modi has spoken to Kovind's son about the President's health.

PM @narendramodi spoke to Rashtrapati Ji's son. He enquired about the President's health and prayed for his well-being.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 26, 2021