Uttar Pradesh News: Former BJP MLA Vindhyavasini Kumar Tests COVID-19 Positive, Remains Critical At KGMU ICU

Uttar Pradesh News: Former BJP MLA Vindhyavasini Kumar Tests COVID-19 Positive, Remains Critical At KGMU ICU

Former BJP MLA Vindhyavasini Kumar has tested positive for COVID-19 in Lucknow. He is currently battling severe kidney problems and is undergoing treatment at the Gandhi Ward of KGMU. Kumar was transferred to KGMU on Saturday after his condition worsened at Civil Hospital.

UP State BureauUpdated: Friday, July 11, 2025, 08:42 AM IST
article-image
Former BJP MLA Vindhyavasini Kumar in ICU at KGMU after testing COVID-19 positive | X - @Sushma_Kharkwal

Lucknow: Former BJP MLA Vindhyavasini Kumar has tested positive for COVID-19 in Lucknow. He is currently battling severe kidney problems and is undergoing treatment at the Gandhi Ward of KGMU. Kumar was transferred to KGMU on Saturday after his condition worsened at Civil Hospital.

Just three days ago, on Monday, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak visited the former MLA, who is admitted in the ICU. Kumar's condition remains critical. In the past 24 hours, Lucknow has reported two new positive COVID-19 cases, including the former MLA and a one-year-old child who has been under treatment at KGMU since July 7.

Currently, Lucknow has 9 active COVID-19 cases, with 86 new cases reported this year. During his visit, Deputy CM Pathak also inspected the Gandhi Ward, where he noted a non-functional AC and unsanitary conditions, leading him to reprimand officials.

RECENT STORIES

Supreme Court To Hear Pleas On Extension Of Deadline For Bihar Draft Voter List On September 1

Supreme Court To Hear Pleas On Extension Of Deadline For Bihar Draft Voter List On September 1

On Camera: Students Narrowly Escape Death As Lightning Strikes College Grounds In UP's Basti

On Camera: Students Narrowly Escape Death As Lightning Strikes College Grounds In UP's Basti

PM Modi Raises Cross-Border Terrorism Issue In Talks With Chinese President Xi Jinping At SCO Summit...

PM Modi Raises Cross-Border Terrorism Issue In Talks With Chinese President Xi Jinping At SCO Summit...

PM Modi To Host Dinner For NDA MPs Ahead Of Vice-Presidential Election: Sources

PM Modi To Host Dinner For NDA MPs Ahead Of Vice-Presidential Election: Sources

PM Modi Rides Xi Jinping's Favourite Hongqi L5 Car: Know The Features Of This 'Made In China'...

PM Modi Rides Xi Jinping's Favourite Hongqi L5 Car: Know The Features Of This 'Made In China'...