Amit Shah down with swine flu, admitted to AIIMS

New Delhi, Jan 16: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah has been admitted to AIIMS for swine flu.

The BJP chief tweeted, "I have swine flu, treatment is going on. God's grace, I'll recover soon."

Home Minister Rajnath Singh was among the first ones to react and tweeted Amit Shah that he will pray for his speedy recovery.

Spoke to @AmitShah ji who is undergoing treatment for Swine Flu at AIIMS and inquired about his health. I pray for his speedy recovery.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 16, 2019

According to sources at AIIMS, the BJP leader was admitted following complaints of chest congestion and breathing issues.He reached the hospital at around 9 pm and is admitted in the old private ward of the hospital.

A team of doctors are monitoring his condition under the supervision of AIIMS director Randeep Guleria.

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, too, is undergoing treatment at AIIMS over the past couple of days. He has been shifted to ICU and his condition is stable now, reported PTI.

We're sorry to hear senior BJP leaders Shri @AmitShah & Shri @arunjaitley are unwell. We wish them a speedy recovery.

— Congress (@INCIndia) January 16, 2019

(With PTI inputs)