Union Home Minister Amit Shah recovers from food poisoning in Karnataka

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Monday that Home Minister Amit Shah had suffered from food poisoning but is now in perfect health. Shah was in Karnataka's Belagavi district to carry out official duties, including the inauguration of the new headquarters building of Sri Beereshwara Cooperative Credit Society in Examba village in Chikkodi taluk.

The health issue, while temporary, raised concerns about Shah's ability to complete his scheduled programme in the region. However, Joshi's statement indicated that the minister had recovered swiftly and was continuing with his official commitments.

Shah's visit to the district is part of the Union government's ongoing engagement with state-level institutions and cooperative societies, reflecting New Delhi's focus on regional development initiatives. The cooperative credit society headquarters inauguration underscores the Centre's emphasis on strengthening financial infrastructure in rural and semi-urban areas across Karnataka.

No further details about the food poisoning incident were immediately available. Shah, one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's senior cabinet colleagues, has maintained a rigorous schedule of official visits and engagements across India in recent months.