Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy suffered a nosebleed while addressing the media about the BJP-JDS padayatra at Bengaluru's Gold Finch Hotel. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, sources said.
The minister's nose started bleeding in the middle of his address to the media. Footage from the spot showed his shirt smeared with blood.
The Union Minister for Heavy Industries, who had to be hospitalised, was allowed to go home after treatment, reported new agency IANS.
Speaking to the media after being discharged from the hospital and returning to his residence, the Union Minister said: "I have undergone heart valve replacement surgery thrice and I take blood thinner medication to prevent clotting. It is common for me to experience nose bleeding when I am under stress and do not get enough rest. The doctors have advised me to reduce my workload."
He assured that there was no need for anyone to worry, and also requested his party workers and supporters to remain calm. "As long as I have your good wishes, God's grace, and my parents' blessings, there is no danger," the Union Minister said. "The people have sent me to Delhi with their trust. I will not betray that trust. This is just a temporary issue. No one needs to worry. I need to take some rest," he said.
Earlier today, at the BJP-JDS coordination committee meeting, it was decided to undertake a foot march from Bengaluru to Mysore against the ruling Congress government and to highlight the recent allegations of scams.
The march will begin next Saturday. It will take seven days to reach Mysore -- beginning on August 3 and ending on August 10.
(With Agencies)
