Chandigarh, September 5, 2025 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Fortis Hospital, Mohali on Friday evening after his health deteriorated over the past two days.
According to officials, the Chief Minister had been running a high fever and was undergoing treatment at his official residence in Chandigarh. Despite medical care, his condition worsened, prompting doctors to shift him to Fortis for further treatment and close monitoring.
Hospital Admission & Security Presence
A video clip aired on Friday showed Mann arriving at the hospital in his official convoy and walking into the premises on foot, wearing a mask and surrounded by his security detail. Soon after his admission, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav and Mohali Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal reached the hospital.
Cancelled Engagements Due to Illness
Mann’s illness has forced the cancellation of several key engagements. The Punjab Cabinet meeting scheduled for Friday morning and later rescheduled for the evening had to be called off. On Thursday, the Chief Minister had also cancelled his planned visit to flood-affected areas in Sultanpur Lodhi and Kapurthala district, where he was supposed to accompany AAP National Convenor and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Kejriwal later revealed that Mann’s health had deteriorated after continuously touring flood-hit regions for three to four days without adequate rest or meals. “I met him this morning and requested him to rest for two days. Even in this condition, his only concern was how to provide maximum relief to the people of Punjab,” Kejriwal said.
Punjab Flood Crisis
The Chief Minister’s indisposition comes at a time when Punjab is battling one of its worst flood crises in recent history. Official figures confirm that 43 people have lost their lives, while nearly 1,698 villages in 23 districts remain inundated, affecting over 3.80 lakh residents. Relief and rescue operations are ongoing at a massive scale.
Despite being hospitalized, CM Mann has instructed the administration to deploy a gazetted officer in every marooned village to directly supervise rescue and relief efforts. The move aims to strengthen communication between the government and the affected residents, ensuring timely assistance.
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