NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah suffered from food poisoning while on a visit to Karnataka on Saturday and skipped scheduled events in Hubballi and Belagavi, senior BJP leader and Union minister Pralhad Joshi said.Shah was scheduled to inaugurate the new academic building of KLE Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorusavirmath Medical College and the 1,200-bed KLE Hospital and Medical Research Centre in Gabbur, Hubballi. He did not attend the programme, with KLE Society chairman and former Rajya Sabha MP Prabhakar Kore saying Shah had stayed at his hotel on doctors’ advice after developing health issues, news agency PTI reported.Joshi later said Shah had suffered food poisoning and was “perfect” now. “Naturally, due to vomiting from food poisoning, he had some weakness,” he said.Shah’s scheduled visit to Belagavi district was also cancelled. He was due to inaugurate the new headquarters building of Sri Beereshwara Cooperative Credit Society in Examba in Chikkodi taluk.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”Amit Shah should have come here. He suffered ill health due to food poisoning,” Joshi told reporters at the event in Examba.Earlier, Joshi, Karnataka medical education minister Sharan Prakash Patil, former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar and Sri Gurusiddha Rajayogindra Swami of Shri Jagadguru Moorusavirmath inaugurated the KLE campuses in Shah’s absence.Shah had arrived in Hubballi late on Friday.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDoval Recalls Chinese Capture Of Intelligence Team During Border MissionDUSU ELECTIONS WARNING TO CONGRESS—–19-09-2026Saayoni Ghosh Bats For TMC Congress Alliance, Calls For ‘True Partnership’ Ahead Of Nandigram BypollShocking Hit-And-Run In Greater Noida: Car Hits Four, Driver Escapes; Police Make ArrestRavneet Singh Bittu Detained In Ludhiana After Egg-Tomato Protest As Bhagwant Mann’s Convoy PassesFIR Filed Against IIT-Bombay After Student’s Death Following ChatGPT-Linked Exam Row | Watch’I Can’t Contest’…Mamata Banerjee’s TMC Faces Bypoll Setback As Two Candidates Withdraw | WatchAshok Gehlot Questions Congress Strategy After Rajasthan Poll Setback | What Went Wrong?“No Road, No Vote”: Union Minister Scindia’s Response To Youth In Guna Goes Viral | Watch‘TMC Mine Until…’: Mamata Supports Congress In Nandigram Bypoll; Ritabrata’s ‘Cult’ Jibe At Didi123Photostories5 relationship “icks” that are actually signs of incompatibility10 beautiful baby names for your little one that symbolise light and radiance5 Easy no-bake desserts you can prepare at home without using an ovenTravelling to Canada from India? 7 things first-time visitors should knowFrom Shab Deg to Kalathappam: Local Indian dishes that deserve a royal comebackFrom pumpkin seeds to chia and crumbled paneer: How to elevate a bowl of papaya as a high-protein breakfastSanjeev Kapoor’s Dal Tadka Recipe turns 5 pantry staples into a restaurant-style lunch in under 30 minutesPsychology says eating while watching something may make it harder to notice this one important signalBanana botox to kitchen skincare: Why are these viral DIY beauty hacks trending again?5 Healthy oatmeal smoothie recipes for breakfast: Easy and nutritious drinks to start your day123Hot PicksDeepanshu ShokeenRussia sanctions billSurendra KoliNavya ShekhawatCBSE Date SheetShapoor MistryDelhi rapeNSE IPOSwatantra BhardwajTop TrendingAbhishek SharmaJared YoungWWE Money In the BankGold Rates TodayJos ButtlerAsian GamesMohammad RizwanLamar OdomDonald TrumpPM Modi
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah suffered from food poisoning while on a visit to Karnataka on Saturday and skipped scheduled events in Hubballi and Belagavi, senior BJP leader and Union minister Pralhad Joshi said.Shah was scheduled to inaugurate the new academic building of KLE Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorusavirmath Medical College and the 1,200-bed KLE Hospital and Medical Research Centre in Gabbur, Hubballi. He did not attend the programme, with KLE Society chairman and former Rajya Sabha MP Prabhakar Kore saying Shah had stayed at his hotel on doctors’ advice after developing health issues, news agency PTI reported.Joshi later said Shah had suffered food poisoning and was “perfect” now. “Naturally, due to vomiting from food poisoning, he had some weakness,” he said.Shah’s scheduled visit to Belagavi district was also cancelled. He was due to inaugurate the new headquarters building of Sri Beereshwara Cooperative Credit Society in Examba in Chikkodi taluk.
Share your thoughts in the comments
Be respectful · TOI community guidelines
“Amit Shah should have come here. He suffered ill health due to food poisoning,” Joshi told reporters at the event in Examba.Earlier, Joshi, Karnataka medical education minister Sharan Prakash Patil, former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar and Sri Gurusiddha Rajayogindra Swami of Shri Jagadguru Moorusavirmath inaugurated the KLE campuses in Shah’s absence.Shah had arrived in Hubballi late on Friday.
