Vajpayee's condition remains critical, AIIMS medical bulletin shortly

Several senior politicians visited AIIMS to inquire about the health of the 93-year-old leader

As followers and well-wishers prayed for the recovery of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the national capital was preparing for the worst on Thursday afternoon. The medical bulletin of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), expected shortly, will shed light on his condition.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the hospital, where Vajpayee is currently admitted and on life support system, on Thursday afternoon. He had spent an hour at the hospital on Wednesday evening as well.

Traffic police were busy ensuring that roads leading to the hospitals were kept free of heavy traffic. Preparations were also underway outside