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Chidambaram faints at Sabarmati Ashram, son says he is fine

The 79-year-old former finance minister fell unconscious when he and other Congress leaders were attending a prayer meeting at the Sabarmati Ashram

Former Union minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram at a press conference, in Mumbai, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)

By: India Weekly

SENIOR Congress leader P Chidambaram fell unconscious at the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad on Tuesday and was taken to hospital.

Sources said he probably fainted due to the heat after a hectic day.

The 79-year-old former finance minister’s son Karti later said on X that his father is fine and is being examined by doctors.

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The incident occurred when Congress leaders were attending a prayer meeting at the Sabarmati Ashram.

As Chidambaram fell unconscious, he was carried by other leaders to an ambulance which took him to hospital.

Earlier in the day, Chidambaram attended the extended Congress Working Committee meeting at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial.

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