Indira Devi, Wife of Rajasthan Assembly Speaker, Passes Away After Cardiac Arrest
Indira Devi's Health Declines
Indira Devi, the spouse of Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani, passed away on Monday evening at the Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur. She had been critically ill for several days and was on ventilator support. Following a cardiac arrest on October 29, she was admitted to the hospital, where medical staff performed CPR to revive her. Since then, she had been receiving continuous treatment in the ICU.
Medical Complications
According to doctors, Indira Devi suffered from chronic conditions related to blood pressure, cardiac issues, and asthma. After her cardiac arrest, she experienced hypoxic brain injury, resulting in her unconscious state. Her condition remained critical, and a team of doctors monitored her health closely over the past few days.
Special Medical Board Formed
The SMS Hospital administration established a special medical board for her treatment, comprising senior physicians from various departments, including neurosurgery, general medicine, cardiology, and neurology. The medical team included Dr. Puneet Saxena, Dr. B.L. Kumawat, Dr. Dinesh Khandelwal, Dr. Bharat Bhushan, Dr. Dinesh Gautam, and Dr. Himanshu Mahla. Despite their continuous efforts, her condition deteriorated on Monday evening, leading to her passing.
Political Leaders Express Condolences
Upon learning of Indira Devi's declining health, several senior leaders, including Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, Congress State President Govind Singh Dotasra, and Medical Minister Gajendra Singh Khivsar, visited the hospital on October 29. They met with Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani and his family to inquire about Indira Devi's health and wished for her swift recovery.
Tributes Pour In
The news of Indira Devi's demise sent shockwaves through political circles. Leaders, including Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, expressed their condolences via social media and other platforms. The Chief Minister remarked, "The news of Indira Devi's passing is profoundly saddening. May God grant peace to her soul and strength to her family during this difficult time."
Legacy of Service
Indira Devi was well-known for her humble nature and dedication to social work. She had been actively involved in public life alongside Vasudev Devnani for many years. According to family and close friends, she had been battling asthma and blood pressure issues for several years, but her health had worsened in recent times.