According to The HinduMr. Gadkari was speaking during the election campaign in support of candidate Rajashri Patil of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Mr. Gadkari fainted during his speech after feeling dizzy and was immediately moved to a temporary rest room by the staff present. After a short time, his health quickly recovered, and he returned to the stage to complete his speech. He even moved to another location for the next schedule.
Indian Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has health problems because of the heat
Immediately after finishing his speech, Mr. Gadkari posted on social platform X: “I felt uncomfortable because of the hot weather at the rally in Maharashtra state. But now I am completely okay.” healthy and moving to Varud to attend the next meeting. Thank you for your love and good wishes.”
Mr. Gadkari had a history of severe diabetes and often suffered from dizziness. In August 2019, this minister also fainted after his body’s sugar level suddenly dropped during a ceremony in Solapur (Maharashtra state, India). In December 2018, Mr. Gadkari experienced similar dizziness while attending an event in Rahuri (Maharashtra state, India).
Another worrying record in global temperature
India, the world’s most populous country with 1.4 billion people, regularly experiences heat waves in May and June. But in recent years, they have come earlier and lasted longer, according to CNN April 25. A heatwave will affect southern and eastern parts of India through this weekend, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
