Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda who underwent angioplasty at AIIMS, Delhi, was discharged on Wednesday (August 19, 2026), hospital authorities said.

"Nadda was discharged today after undergoing angioplasty. He had a comfortable stay in hospital and thanked all doctors, nurses and staff for the care provided," the AIIMS statement said.

He underwent angioplasty on August 17, following which he was under observation in the Department of Cardiology, an official statement said on Tuesday (August 18, 2026).

The Union Minister was admitted to the hospital on August 13 after experiencing uneasiness and had undergone tests including a coronary angiography on the same evening.

Published - August 19, 2026 03:23 pm IST