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President undergoes angioplasty

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President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inaugural ceremony of the Ceremonial Hall, at the President's Estate, in New Delhi on Dec 12, 2014. Also seen journalists Rajdeep Sardesai and Rajat Sharma.
President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inaugural ceremony of the Ceremonial Hall, at the President’s Estate, in New Delhi on Dec 12, 2014. Also seen journalists Rajdeep Sardesai and Rajat Sharma.

President Pranab Mukherjee underwent an angioplasty, a non-surgical procedure to open blocked arteries, at a hospital here.

Mukherjee, 79, was admitted to the Army Hospital (Research and Referral) here around 2.30 p.m after he complained of stomach pain.

President’s Press Secretary Venu Rajamony said Mukherjee is doing fine and will soon be discharged from the hospital.

A doctor said: “The president underwent angioplasty in the evening. Nothing seriously wrong with Mukherjee’s health. He will be discharged tomorrow .”