Former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao encountered a setback as he suffered a hairline fracture in the hip following a slip and fall at his farmhouse in Siddipet district’s Erravalli village on Thursday night. His daughter, MLC K Kavitha, reassured the public, describing the injury as a minor hip bone injury and confirming that he was receiving expert care.
Leaders associated with the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and close to KCR’s family disclosed that the 69-year-old former CM was promptly taken to a private hospital in Secunderabad early on Friday for immediate medical attention.
Telangana Ex-CM KCR Suffers Hip Fracture: Updates on Health and Recovery Process
In an interview with “tvbharat24”, KCR’s daughter and Telangana MLC K Kavitha provided an update on his health, stating, He had a fall and suffered a hairline fracture on his hip last night. Despite this, his overall health is fine. Medical examinations, including X-rays and tests, are underway, and doctors will assess the situation later today to determine whether surgery is necessary.
According to a health bulletin from Yashoda Hospital, KCR encountered the mishap when he slipped and fell in the bathroom at his residence. The statement revealed, “On evaluation, including CT scans, he was found to have a left hip fracture (intracapsular Neck of Femur fracture). He would require left hip replacement for the same, and the anticipated recovery period for such cases is expected to be six to eight weeks. Telangana CM KCR
The health bulletin continued, stating, “He is being continuously monitored by a multidisciplinary team, comprising experts in orthopaedics, anaesthesia, general medicine, and pain medicine. His general condition remains stable.
Post-Election Retreat: KCR Shifts to Farmhouse Amidst Party Setback and Congress Victory
KCR had relocated to his farmhouse for a change after his party faced defeat against the Congress in the November 30 Assembly elections. Following the electoral setback, he submitted his resignation to Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan and vacated the residence and office that had been his home for the past nine years. In recent days, KCR had been conducting meetings with party leaders at the farmhouse.
The Congress emerged victorious with 64 out of the 119 seats, displacing the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), which secured only 39 seats, preventing KCR from achieving a historic third term. KCR, who contested from two seats, emerged victorious in Gajwel but faced defeat in Kamareddy.
Around 12:30 am, he was swiftly shifted to Yashoda Hospitals Somajiguda as an emergency measure
The incident occurred while Rao was tying his pancha, though specific details surrounding the fall remain unclear. Around 12:30 am, he was swiftly shifted to Yashoda Hospitals Somajiguda as an emergency measure.
This incident follows closely on the heels of BRS recent defeat in the Telangana legislative assembly election. The Indian National Congress, under the leadership of A Revanth Reddy, secured a significant victory with 64 seats, while BRS was left with 39. Rao, who contested from two constituencies, emerged victorious as an MLA from the Gajwel Assembly constituency but faced defeat in Kamareddy.
In the aftermath of the electoral setback, A Revanth Reddy assumed the role of Chief Minister of Telangana, prompting Rao and his family to vacate Pragati Bhavan, the official residence of the Chief Minister in Hyderabad. Telangana CM KCR Even before the elections, K Chandrashekar Rao had been spending the majority of his time at his farmhouse.
In the days leading up to the incident, Rao had been engaging in meetings with numerous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) activists and several MLAs at his farmhouse.
Upon learning of Rao’s hospitalisation, BRS MLAs from various districts are en route to Hyderabad to visit him. Former ministers K T Rama Rao, Harish Rao, and MLC Kavitha have assumed an active role in closely monitoring the health of K Chandrashekar Rao. They are maintaining vigilant communication with the medical team overseeing his treatment, exemplifying a collective effort to ensure the well-being of the former Chief Minister during this challenging period.
PM Expresses Concern Over Former Telangana CM Shri KCR Garu’s Injury: Wishes for Speedy Recovery and Good Health
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed his distress upon learning about the injury suffered by former Telangana Chief Minister Shri KCR Garu. Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi expressed his concern and extended heartfelt wishes for the swift recovery and good health of Shri KCR Garu. The message reflects a sentiment of empathy and solidarity during this challenging time for the former CM.