Former Karnataka Chief Minister S. M. Krishna has been hospitalised following acute respiratory tract infection.
The 90-year-old veteran BJP leader, who has also served as External Affairs Minister and Governor of Maharashtra, was admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru city on Saturday night.
According to sources in the hospital, Mr. Krishna is on a minimal respiratory support system and in a “cheerful frame of mind”.
Mr. Krishna’s health status is being monitored by Health Minister Dr. Sudhakar himself.