Mysuru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to the rescue of a 70-year-old BJP woman worker who fell ill during the inauguration of the COSMOS Planetarium in Mysuru last evening.

The woman, identified as K. Prema, a senior BJP functionary from Nanjangud, became unwell amid the crowd and intense heat at the venue and was on the verge of fainting.

Noticing her condition, Modi immediately rushed to her aid, summoned his medical team and instructed them to provide emergency treatment. He also arranged for juice and personally handed it over to her.

The Prime Minister remained by Prema’s side until her condition improved, comforting her and advising her to take care of her health. He also assured her that there was no need to worry.

Moved by the unexpected gesture, Prema became emotional. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other dignitaries witnessed the incident.

Modi’s gesture of concern towards the elderly party worker drew appreciation from those present at the venue.