President Ram Nath Kovind's health condition is improving and he has been shifted from Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to a special room in All India Institute of Medical Sciences, the Rashtrapati Bhavan announced on Saturday.

Presdienty Kovind, 75 , on Tuesday underwent a cardiac bypass surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences here. "President Kovind was shifted from the ICU to a special room in the AIIMS today. His health has been improving continuously.

Doctors are constantly monitoring his condition and have advised him to take rest," the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a tweet.

The president on March 26 was rushed to the Indian Army's Research and Referral Hospital after he complained of chest discomfort, following which he was shifted to AIIMS a day later and underwent cardiac bypass surgery on March 30.

On April 1, the President said that he has been recovering well after the bypass surgery and thanked doctors and caregivers for their amazing dedication.

"I'm touched by messages, from citizens and leaders from India and abroad, wishing me a speedy recovery. It's difficult to express in words my gratitude to you all!" he stated in a tweet.

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