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Nitin Gadkari recovers after brief illness in Siliguri

Nitin Gadkari suddenly fell ill after the end of his official programme in Siliguri. He came here to lay the foundation stone for a 12 km long elevated road from Balasan to Sevoke.

SNS | Siliguri | November 17, 2022 2:51 pm

Nitin Gadkari recovers after brief illness in Siliguri

Union minister NItin Gadkari (File Photo)

After a brief illness here, Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is said to be stable on Thursday. MP Raju Bista, who is accompanying the minister, said now he is doing well and held a virtual meeting.

Nitin Gadkari suddenly fell ill after the end of his official programme in Siliguri. He came here to lay the foundation stone for a 12 km long elevated road from Balasan to Sevoke.

Sources said the Union minister‘s sugar and blood pressure level had fallen. Government doctors examined and administered saline to him.

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Raju Bista called another doctor P D Bhutia for examination before leaving the venue.

Gadkari was scheduled to stay here for 35 minutes. He arrived here at 22.15 pm but still is waiting.

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