Chennai: DMK President M.Karunanidhi was admitted to a Kauvery Hospital here on Thursday morning for optimisation of nutrition and hydration, the hospital said.

In a statement issued here the hospital said the 92-year-old Karunanidhi "has been admitted for optimisation of nutrition and hydration at Kauvery Hospital."

"He is stable and being treated by a team of doctors. He will be in hospital for few days," the statement added.