Pranab Mukherjee critical, on ventilator support

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Former President Pranab Mukherjee underwent a brain surgery at the Army's Research and Referral (R&R) hospital for removal of a clot

Pranab Mukherjee

New Delhi: Former President Pranab Mukherjee underwent a brain surgery at the Army's Research and Referral (R&R) hospital for removal of a clot, sources said.

"Former President Pranab Mukherjee underwent a successful brain surgery for removal of a clot at the Army's R&R hospital," as per the sources.

"He is critical and is on ventilator support," the sources also said.

Mukherjee, 84, said in a tweet in the morning, "On a visit to the hospital for a separate procedure, I have tested positive for COVID19 today."

"I request the people who came in contact with me in the last week, to please self isolate and get tested for COVID-19," Mukherjee said.