Ramvilas Paswan admitted to ICU following complaints of breathlessness

Union Minister Ramvilas Paswan was on Thursday rushed to a private hospital after he complained of breathlessness.

Patna: Union Minister Ramvilas Paswan was on Thursday rushed to a private hospital here after he complained of breathlessness. 

According to the news agency PTI, Paswan, who is Union Minister for Food Supply and Public Distribution, has been shifted to the ICU of a private hospital.

Minister's personal secretary was quoted by PTI confirming that Paswan has been admitted to ICU of Paras hospital in Patna.

As per the reports, the minister was on a four-day tour of the state during which he had some political engagements in Patna, Khagaria, Begusarai and Mokamah.

He was also scheduled to host Makarsankranti feast in Patna on January 15.

Paswan is also the president of the Lok Janshakti Party and eight-time Lok Sabha member and former Rajya Sabha MP.

Paswan's LJP is a prominent ally of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar and in the centre. Paswan is regarded as one of the tallest Dalit leaders in the country today.

He has served as the Union Minister on multiple occasions, including the NDA and UPA governments.

The Bihar politician's health is being currently monitored by the doctors attending him.