The Diamond Harbour MP-elect will undergo a minor surgery on his abdomen, the sources said, adding that he would likely be discharged later in the day depending on his health condition.

Banerjee arrived at the hospital on the Eastern Metropolitan bypass around 9 30 am.

On Wednesday, Banerjee announced a break from politics for medical reasons. “In light of some pressing medical reasons, I will be taking a short hiatus from the organisation. This time off will be an opportunity for me to humbly explore and understand the needs of our people and community. I trust that GoWB will act swiftly and leave no stone unturned to ensure justice for those in need,” he said in an X post.

Banerjee recently won the Lok Sabha polls by a record margin of 7.1 lakh votes. He also attended the INDIA bloc meeting convened in New Delhi after the election results were declared.

Banerjee has undergone multiple surgeries in his left eye since he suffered a fracture in his orbital bone in the eye in a road accident in 2016. Since then Banerjee has travelled to Singapore, Hyderabad, Dubai and the US for treatment at regular intervals.