India, April 24 -- Union minister Nitin Gadkari fainted during an election rally in Maharashtras Yavatmal district on Wednesday afternoon.

In the video doing rounds on social media, the Union Minister could be seen dizzy and unconscious as people tried to carry him off the stage. Some could be even heard making calls for doctors.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari faints on stage while addressing an election rally in Yavatmal, Maharashtra. Gadkari is currently under observation of a medical team. Wishing @nitin_gadkari ji quick recovery. pic.twitter.com/32BUS3bRqd

Shortly after the incident, Gadkari provided an update on his health saying that he felt uncomfortable due to the heat during the rally.

Now I am completely healthy and am leaving...