TN Governor Vidysagar Rao says Jayalalithaa is recovering well

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Vidyasagar Rao, who visited ailing TN chief minister J Jayalalithaa at a private hospital in Chennai on Oct 1, said she was
recovering well, and expressed satisfaction with the treatment being given to her by a team of doctors.

Rao said he visited the ward where the CM was undergoing treatment. She was admitted to the hospital on September  22 following
fever and deydration, according to a hospital release.

A few days later, the hospital said the fever had subsided, and later said that the fever had been contained, and that she would be in
hospital for a few checks and for observation, and claimed that she would be discharged in a few days. However, in the last few days
rumours circulated about her health, especially through the social media platforms. DMK president M Karunanidhi yesterday called
for the Governor's intervention to disclose to the public her health condition.

Governor Vidyasagar Rao, who is holding additional charge of Tamil Nadu, arrived in Chennai this evening and visited the private
hospital. In a statement released later, the Governor said he visited the ward and saw for himself the treatment being given to
Jayalalithaa. He said the hospital chairman, Dr Pratap Reddy, briefed him about the treatment being given to her. Rao congratulated
the team of doctors on the treatment being given to the chief minister.  The release said he handed over a basket of fruits to the CM,
and wished her a speedy recovery.