Union Minister Nitin Gadkari experienced a health scare while addressing an election rally in Maharashtras Yavatmal on Tuesday afternoon. During his speech, he fainted, causing concern among the attendees.Fortunately, quick action was taken, and Gadkari received immediate medical attention. Despite the alarming moment, he regained consciousness shortly after and was able to resume his speech after a brief interruption.Watch the video here:Nitin Gadkaris health took a hit during the election campaign in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, due to excessive heat. Thankfully, hes doing well now. pic.twitter.com/fLjq3kOnkX— Political Kida (@PoliticalKida) April 24, 2024A distressing video of the incident circulated on social media platforms, capturing the moment when Gadkari collapsed. The video, unfortunately, gained traction as it was streamed live on X (formerly Twitter). It showed Gadkari being assisted off-stage by concerned individuals who swiftly formed a protective circle around him to provide privacy during the treatment.Nitin Gadkaris campaigningNitin Gadkaris collapse occurred amid the fervent campaigning for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. He was actively supporting Rajashree Patil, the candidate from Chief Minister Eknath Shindes faction of the Shiv Sena. Patil is the chosen representative of the ruling Mahayuti alliance for the Yavatmal constituency.Gadkari, who previously won the Nagpur seat in the Lok Sabha elections of 2014 and 2019, was lending his support to the alliances candidate in Yavatmal.
