New Delhi: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu was hospitalized on Thursday early morning after he complained of pain in the abdomen, reported PTI. He was admitted to Indira Gandhi Medical College Hospital in Shimla.
According to doctors, so far all the reports are normal and the condition of the chief minister is stable.
Sr Medical Superintendent of IGMC Shimla, Dr. Rahul Rao, told PTI, "Chief Minister (Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu) was hospitalised to IGMC Shimla due to stomach infection earlier this morning. However, it is not a matter of worry as after initial treatment, no serious problems were reported."
"He is admitted to IGMC and we have kept him under observation and are doing further examinations," he added.
Earlier this month, Sukhu had announced a Rs 2 lakh incentive for parents with a single girl child as part of the state government's ongoing efforts to combat the disturbing practice of female foeticide.
Previously, parents of a single girl child were eligible for a Rs 35,000 incentive. On the other hand, CM Sukhu had revealed that this amount will now be significantly increased to Rs 2 lakh, emphasising the government's commitment to promoting gender equality and protecting the welfare of female children, the news agency PTI had reported.
Sukhu also detailed the government's plan to award Rs 2 lakh to parents who practise family planning after the birth of a single girl child. Those who choose not to expand their families after having two daughters will also receive a Rs one lakh incentive, the report said.