'I am ok', says PM Oli

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has returned to his official residence, Baluwatar this evening after recovering his health. Talking to media persons on his way back from the hospital, the Prime Minister told the reporters that he was doing well.

Smiling back to the reporters, he said, "I am okay." He also walked by himself to his car on his way back to his official residence in Baluwatar. Physically, he looked fit and fine, and confident.

Earlier today, various leaders including NCP co-chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', Ministers of the ruling cabinet and Chief Minister of Sudur Paschim Province Trilochan Bhatta and other leaders met the Prime Minister and wished him speedy recovery. Party cadres, well-wishers and the general public were present at the hospital premises to inquire about the health status of the Prime Minister.

Meanwhile, the Grande International Hospital has said that the Prime Minister's health is in a normal condition. "The Prime Minister is in good health condition," Medical Director of the Hospital Dr Chakra Raj Pandey said. He also denied news reports that said the Prime Minister was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital. Dr Pandey said that the Prime Minister can resume his day-to-day duties right from tomorrow.

The Prime Minister was taken to the ICU dialysis room for the hemodialysis, he said. Dr Pandey however said that the PM's medical team will decide about the course of further treatment, if needed.

Prime Minister Oli had been admitted to the Grande International Hospital, Dhapasi on Wednesday, where he had gone for regular health examination.