Jayalalithaa soon to take charge: Kerala Governor

Kerala Governor P Sathasivam, who visited Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa at Apollo Hospital in Chennai on Monday, said she is “likely to be discharged within a short period’ and could soon take charge of the state machinery.

A stream of high-profile visitors, including Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, called on the ailing CM who has been in hospital since September 22 following complaints of fever and dehydration.

Mr Vijayan, accompanied by Mr Sathasivam, visited the hospital and held discussions with hospital CMD Prathap Reddy.

“We met Dr Pathap Reddy and other doctors providing treatment to the CM. The specialists informed us that she was getting good response from the treatment,” Mr Sathasivam told reporters.

“And within a short period, she is likely to be discharged and it is possible for her to take charge of administration. We also pray for her speedy recovery,” he added.

Mr Vijayan said they had come to “convey the collective good wishes of the people of Kerala.”

Meanwhile, Apollo hospital said in a release that Jayalalithaa continues to be under treatment and is being “constantly monitored” by the intensivists and the other consultants in the expert panel.” Necessary respiratory support, antibiotics, nutrition, supportive therapy and passive physiotherapy were being given to her, the statement added.