Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad to enquire about his health after he was hospitalized in Kuwait.
Azad is part of an all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, which is visiting partner countries to highlight India’s policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism. PM Modi extended his best wishes and hoped for Azad’s speedy recovery.
Earlier on Tuesday, in a post on X, Azad shared an update on his health, saying that he is recovering well. “Blessed to share that despite the extreme heat in Kuwait affecting my health, by God’s grace I’m doing fine and recovering well. All test results are normal. Thank you all for your concern and prayers — it truly means a lot!” he said.
Baijayant Panda responded to Azad’s post, also wishing him a speedy recovery. “That is wonderful news indeed! Wishing you a speedy recovery. We were touched by your warm bonhomie, and truly admired your dedication to speak for India despite poor health through a grueling schedule in two countries,” Panda said.
He also praised Azad’s contributions during the visit. “Halfway into our delegation’s tour, Shri @ghulamnazad has had to be admitted to hospital. He is stable, under medical supervision, and will be undergoing some tests and procedures. His contributions to the meetings in Bahrain and Kuwait were highly impactful, and he is disappointed at being bedridden. We will deeply miss his presence in Saudi Arabia and Algeria,” Panda added.
The Baijayant Panda-led delegation has now reached Saudi Arabia after presenting India’s position on terrorism in Kuwait. The delegation was welcomed by Maj. Gen. Abdulrahman Alharbi, Chair of the India-Saudi Arabia Friendship Committee of the Shura Council.
“India’s stand on terrorism is resolute and uncompromising — a message we bring to Saudi Arabia with our all-party delegation. Appreciate the warm welcome by H.E. Maj. Gen. Abdulrahman Alharbi, Chair of the Friendship Committee, Shura Council, as we begin key engagements to strengthen our growing partnership,” Panda said in his X post.
The all-party delegation includes BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Phangnon Konyak, Rekha Sharma, Satnam Singh Sandhu; AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi; Ghulam Nabi Azad; and former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla.
(ANI)