TDP MP Ramesh faints in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: TDP MP C M Ramesh, who has been protesting against the decision to divide Andhra Pradesh for the last four days, fainted in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday and had to be rushed to hospital. Ramesh, 47, fell down at around 2.50 pm while he was holding a placard along with his party colleague Y S Chowdary.
At the time, a discussion was underway on Companies Bill and S P Singh Baghel (BSP) was speaking.Deputy chairman P J Kurien immediately adjourned the House for 10 minutes. Members from both the treasury benches as well as the Opposition parties rushed to help Ramesh. While some members sprinkled water on his face, others tried to help him stand up. Doctors, who conducted an initial check-up inside Parliament, advised him to consult a neurologist and accordingly the member was taken to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. Ramesh was in the well since the beginning of the day protesting against the division of Andhra Pradesh.