Jaswant Singh remains in coma

New Delhi: Former union minister and ex-BJP leader Jaswant Singh remained in coma for the 10th day on Sunday, doctors said.

A statement from the Army Hospital (Research and Referral) said Jaswant Singh was still in coma and on ventilatory support. His heart rhythm was normal.

The statement added that medication being given to support his blood pressure were being "tapered". There was no fever Saturday.

The 76-year-old leader was admitted to the hospital Aug 8 in a critical condition with a head injury.

He was brought to the hospital by his family after they found him lying on the floor in an unconscious state.