Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde Faints Suddenly, Taken To Hospital

"There is no need to worry. Dhananjay Munde will be shifted from ICU by the evening," Ajit Pawar said.

Social Justice Minister of Maharashtra and leader of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Dhananjay Munde was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai after he suddenly fainted on Tuesday.

On his way to the hospital to meet Mr Munde, Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar informed the media that he (Dhananjay Munde) did not suffer a heart attack, and will be shifted from the ICU by the evening."

"There is no need to worry. Dhananjay Munde will be shifted from ICU by the evening," Ajit Pawar said.

"He did not have a minor attack. He fainted and as he became unconscious, he was immediately taken to the hospital," Mr Pawar added.