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"He is recovering, and his health is stable. Doctors are taking care of him very well. He is speaking normally and eating regular food. Now, he has been moved to a general room as well," Kumaraswamy said.

Meanwhile, from the official X handle, Janata Dal Secular also reassured supporters, stating that Deve Gowda will be discharged in a few days and urged them to disregard rumours, stating, "Dear workers and beloved supporters..There is no need for you to worry. Former Prime Minister and National President of the @JanataDal_S party, Shri H.D. Deve Gowda, has recovered and is in good health. He will be discharged from the hospital in a few days. The blessings, love, and prayers of the people of the state are his protection. Do not pay heed to rumors,"

Deve Gowda, admitted to a hospital earlier, is under medical observation, with doctors ensuring his steady recovery.

On Tuesday, Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) founder HD Deve Gowda was admitted to Manipal Hospital after experiencing a fever, according to his office.

Manipal Hospitals also issued a release, stating that the former Prime Minister was admitted to its hospital on Old Airport Road with an infection.

"He is currently undergoing medical management for the same, and his progress is being monitored by a team of Medical experts," the hospital release said.

Janata Dal (Secular) is part of the ruling BJP-led NDA at the Centre. Deve Gowda, a Rajya Sabha member, had last month lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "actively pursuing alternatives" after the United States initiated an "unreasonable and unjust" tariff.

In his letter to PM Modi, the former prime minister said the policy of "multi-alignment" is bound to offer rich dividends in the near future.

"I closely followed the news of your visit to Japan and China. I am relieved, like millions of Indians, that you have been actively pursuing alternatives after the United States started an unreasonable and unjust tariff war. I trust you had a very successful visit and India will reap the benefits of your negotiations and new initiatives," Gowda had said.

"The policy of 'multi-alignment' that you have followed is bound to offer rich dividends in the near future. The world has only begun to understand its importance and pragmatism. This is a very constructive and positive formulation compared to our earlier espousal of 'non-alignment'. Times have changed, and we need a new language to pursue our fair dreams," the former Prime Minister said.

"We should interact with the world as per our needs, on our terms but with also enormous civilisational grace that we possess. That will make India stand out," he added.

- ANI