Revenue Minister Kagodu Thimmappa fainted after delivering his Independence Day address at the programme organised by the district administration at the parade ground of the District Armed Reserve Police on Monday.
Security personnel and district administration officials immediately rushed to the podium and took the Minister to Sahyadri Narayana Hrudayalaya, a private hospital, in an ambulance. Doctors said his condition was stabilised and he was discharged by evening.
Towards the end of last week, Mr. Thimmappa, aged 84, had attended a series of meetings in Dharwad, Haveri and Belagavi. He came back to Bengaluru only on Sunday night. On Monday morning, he went to Shivamogga by train to take part in the Independence Day programme.
Gopal, the physician who provided treatment to the Minister, said the travel had caught up to Mr. Thimmappa. However, his blood pressure and blood sugar levels are normal now.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah spoke
Mr. Thimmappa’s family members over telephone and enquired about the Minister’s health.
