Vishwesha Tirtha Swami of Pejawar Mutt and part of the Ramjanmbhoomi movement, was admitted to the Kasturba Hospital in Manipal on Friday morning after he complained of difficulty in breathing and he is currently serious and is connected to a ventilator.
In a press release issued here on Friday, the Medical Superintendent of Kasturba Hospital said that the 88-year-old Vishwesha Tirtha Swamiji was brought to Kasturba Hospital in Manipal with complaints of difficulty in breathing since 5 a.m. this morning from a private hospital.
“He is currently serious and connected to a ventilator. He is being treated for extensive Pneumonia with antibiotics and supportive treatment. Any further updates on his health status will be notified,” the release said.
Meanwhile, Raghuram Acharya, Dewan of Pejawar Mutt, told The Hindu that the seer woke up at 2 a.m. and was doing his routine duties. He complained of difficulty in breathing at around 3 a.m. and later he was rushed to the hospital. He had fever on Thursday. “The doctors have said that they have given medicines and there is improvement in his condition. But he is on a ventilator,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kota Srinivas Poojary, Minister for Ports and Fisheries, and Muzrai, visited the Katurba Hospital to enquire about the health of the seer who was receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit and spoke to the doctors treating him.
Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa will visit the Kasturba Hospital in Manipal at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 21 to enquire about Pejawar seer's health, said a press release here.
