Former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai recovering after heart surgery, PM Modi inquires about health

Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who underwent Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery and is currently recovering at a private hospital, said that he will get well soon and return to serve people.

The BJP leader said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called him to inquire about his health. “Shubha Ashtami Day, it’s my luckiest day. My hearty thanks to our beloved Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi for calling me to inquire about my health while taking rest in the hospital. Your concern and wishes have increased by self-confidence. I will get well soon and return to serve people,” Bommai said in a post on X.

Earlier on Saturday, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar inquired about his well-being. “Met former Chief Minister BS Bommai who is undergoing surgery and is undergoing treatment in the hospital today and inquired about his well-being,” he said in a post on X.

The 63-year-old BJP leader’s recovery has been excellent. According to his doctors, he is expected to regain full functionality in just a couple of weeks. 

(With PTI inputs)