Raj Thackeray undergoes hip replacement surgery

The MNS chief is likely to resume normal activities in two-three months

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray underwent hip replacement surgery at the Lilavati Hospital here on Monday, June 20, 2022, the doctors treating him said.

He is likely to resume his normal activities in the next two-three months, they said.

Mr. Thackeray was admitted to the hospital on Sunday night and underwent surgery on the morning (of Monday), his doctor Jalil Parkar told reporters.

“His hip was badly damaged and he was experiencing excruciating pain. He underwent hip replacement surgery in the morning,” Dr. Vinod Agarwal, the senior orthopaedic surgeon who operated upon Mr. Thackeray said, adding that the operation procedure took around 90 minutes.

The surgery went well and the recovery will be good, Dr. Agarwal said.

“He will be in the hospital for the next five-six days and will require physiotherapy,” Dr. Agarwal said.

When asked about his recovery, Dr. Agarwal said Mr. Thackeray should be able to perform his normal activities in the next two-three months.