New Delhi, July 20: Union commerce and industry minister Murasoli Maran, who has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences since July 16, will undergo a surgery next week. A spokesperson for AIIMS told a news agency that the minister was likely to undergo a minor corrective operation sometime next week. "His condition remains stable and comfortable. He is responding well to medicines and is receiving guests," he added. The senior DMK leader was admitted to the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) of the hospital following complaints of chest "discomfort".
Maran is under the observation of cardiologist K K Talwar.

Bureau Report