Former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya was discharged from hospital on Tuesday (December 15).
Former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya was discharged from hospital on Tuesday (December 15).
However, he will remain on non-invasive ventilation (BIPAP) support and undergo physiotherapy at home.
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According to hospital sources, an ICU has been set up at his home, where a critical care expert and medicine specialist will monitor his health.
Buddhadeb Bhattacharya was admitted to hospital on December 9 after he had acute breathing issues. However, his health parameters improved subsequently, following which doctors took the decision to discharge him on Tuesday.
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The former West Bengal chief minister has been suffering from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and other old age-related ailments for some time.
His family members, well-wishers are happy to know about his improved health condition.