Thiruvananthapu ram: The speed at which Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy moves and works has finally taken a toll on his health and has virtually grounded him. His family members and aides say he is in great pain following his casual approach to an old injury.
Confined to a wheel chair for a few days at his official residence, 68-year-old Chandy was seen using a walker when he appeared to address a news conference a few days ago. All his official programmes stand cancelled till September 25.
It all began when he slipped on the ice at Davos in 2006 and had to undergo emergency surgery there. He was attending the World Economic Forum in his first outing as chief minister. Since then Chandy’s free movement has been restricted and his doctors’ advice to use special footwear was also ignored by him.
“He hardly listens to anyone, not even his family nor his close aides when it comes to taking a cautious approach to his old hip injury. We are all deeply saddened to see him in pain,” a close family member said, not wishing to be identified for fear of inviting the ire of the chief minister.
His present discomfort began when he slipped and fell while attending a public function at Kochi recently.
“He did not seek proper medical advice and instead opted for something which he felt would give him a quick relief. That has now left him in greater pain. He is now under the treatment and doctors have told him that they will see that he is back in action quickly. He is on a heavy dose of medicines, including pain killers,” a close Chandy aide said.IANS
