President Kovind shifted from ICU as his health improves post bypass surgery

President Ram Nath Kovind, who underwent a successful cardiac bypass surgery at Delhi's AIIMS earlier this week, has been shifted to a special room from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the Rashtrapati Bhavan said, adding that his health has been improving continuously.

"President Kovind was shifted from the ICU to a special room in the AIIMS today. His health has been improving continuously. Doctors are constantly monitoring his condition and have advised him to take rest," it tweeted.

President Kovind, 75, had undergone cardiac bypass surgery at Delhi's AIIMS on March 30. The president had undergone the operation following a health check-up after he complained of chest discomfort.