Union Minister Nitin Gadkari faints during speech at Maharashtra rally

Several party workers were seen splashing water on Nitin Gadkari's face and escorting him away from the stage.

Union minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari fainted on stage while addressing an election rally in Maharashtra's Yavatmal on Wednesday. Gadkari was immediately rushed for treatment.

While addressing the crowd at an election rally in Yavatmal's Pusad, Gadkari suddenly felt unconscious and collapsed on stage. Swift action was taken by his party members, who promptly caught the senior leader and rushed him to receive medical assistance.

Several party workers were seen splashing water on Nitin Gadkari's face and escorting him away from the stage.

However, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari  later tweeted to say that he felt uncomfortable due to the heat, adding that he was fine and on his way to attend the next election rally in Varud.