Sri Satya Sai Baba?s condition still critical

Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh) : Godman Sri Satya Sai Baba, who is suffering from lung and chest congestion, continued to be in a critical state on Tuesday.

Admitted at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Sai Baba?s condition showed some signs of improvement, though it was still stated to be critical.

He had been hospitalized since March 28.

Devotees from across the nation have arrived in the town to pray for their adored leader.

Security deployment has been increased by the local administration to ensure that law and order is maintained.

Sai Baba continues to be on assisted ventilation and on kidney support through CRRT, which is a process of slow dialysis.

85-year-old Sathya Sai Baba is one of the most popular spiritual gurus across the world.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Tuesday wished for speedy recovery of the Godman.

?My heart aches on hearing that Sai Baba is seriously ill and I very sincerely wish him a speedy recovery. He should be back to normal, responding to the wishes of thousands of his admirers,? the CM said, in a message.

He added, ?His liberal and timely contribution towards better drinking water supply to people of Chennai is really memorable.?