1. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari collapsed on stage at a Pusad election rally, sparking immediate concern.
2. He campaigned passionately for Rajashree Patil, the Mahayuti alliance’s candidate for Yavatmal-Washim.
3. Gadkari, a prominent BJP figure, previously contested the Lok Sabha election from Nagpur.
Mumbai, April 24: At an election rally held in Pusad, Yavatmal, a dramatic turn of events unfolded as Union Minister Nitin Gadkari collapsed on stage, prompting immediate concern and action from his party members.
Gadkari, a key figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who had previously contested the Lok Sabha election as the party’s candidate from Nagpur, was fervently campaigning for Rajashree Patil, the chosen candidate of the ruling Mahayuti alliance for the Yavatmal-Washim parliamentary seat.
Patil, aligned with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s faction of the Shiv Sena, stood as a significant representative within the electoral landscape.
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Amidst the charged atmosphere of the rally, Gadkari’s sudden loss of consciousness sent shockwaves through the gathered crowd. Reacting swiftly, his party colleagues rushed to his aid, ensuring he received immediate medical attention.
The incident underscored the physical and emotional toll of rigorous campaigning, serving as a stark reminder of the challenges inherent in the electoral process.
As Gadkari was attended to by medical professionals, the rally momentarily paused, with concerns for his well-being eclipsing the political fervor that had animated the event.
