Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, aged 75, fell unconscious on Tuesday during a visit to Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, triggering concern among party members and supporters. The incident occurred amid an event at the historic site, where Mahatma Gandhi once spearheaded India’s freedom struggle. Sources attribute his collapse to heat and exhaustion, as temperatures soared in the region.

Eyewitnesses reported that Chidambaram was swiftly supported by fellow Congress leaders, who escorted him to a waiting ambulance. A video captured the tense moments as the veteran politician was transported for urgent medical attention at a nearby hospital. His condition remains under observation, with no official health update yet released.

The incident has sparked discussions about the toll of rigorous schedules on senior political figures, with party members rallying for his speedy recovery.