New Delhi:
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met his predecessor, former Chief Minister and BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao, today at a private hospital in Hyderabad where he is currently receiving treatment after a fall.
KCR was rushed to Yashoda Hospital in Hyderabad after he fell at his farm in Erravalli – about 60 km from Hyderabad – on December 7. He underwent hip replacement surgery in hospital.
At the hospital, Mr Reddy, who took oath as Chief Minister on December 8, inquired with KCR's family about the veteran's health. The chief minister also spoke to the BRS chief, who spoke about his injuries, a video showed.
#WATCH | Hyderabad: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets former CM and BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao at Yashoda Hospital
He underwent total left hip replacement surgery after he fell at his farmhouse in Erravalli on December 7.
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Speaking to reporters, Revanth Reddy said that he has directed the Chief Secretary and officials concerned to provide all necessary assistance and cooperation for KCR's treatment, news agency PTI reported.
“I have requested him (KCR) to recover quickly and participate in the Telangana Assembly to express the concerns of the people. His advice is needed to provide good governance to the people,” the chief minister said.
The Chief Minister's hospital visit to check on KCR highlights a rare political camaraderie between rivals despite daily political opposition.
Former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao suffered a hairline fracture in his hip late on Thursday evening after he slipped and fell in the washroom of his farmhouse in Erravalli. He is currently recovering from surgery, said his daughter K Kavitha.
It will take about eight weeks for the veteran to recover, doctors said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the leader a speedy recovery and wrote, “Saddened to know that former Telangana CM Shri KCR Garu has suffered an injury. I pray for his speedy recovery and good health.”