Sripad Naik,the Union Minister was admitted to a hospital in Goa after his BP(blood pressure) shot up and has been discharged on April 19,Tuesday.

The family member of the “AYUSH Minister” said ,he was admitted to a government-run hospital in Ponda town last night after he felt uneasy at his ancestral house in Madkai village.

Pradip Shinkre, Medical Superintendent of the government hospital,says that Naik was discharged this morning.

"Naik's blood pressure shot up following which the doctors advised him to get admitted," family members further added.

Sripad Naik, is a senior BJP leader.