On Sunday, HD Kumaraswamy, president of the Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) and former Chief Minister of Karnataka, was rushed to Apollo Hospital in Jayanagara after experiencing a nosebleed during a press conference.

Currently serving as the Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel, Kumaraswamy’s white shirt was quickly stained with blood. Medical staff provided him with a towel to stem the bleeding while he was transported to the hospital for treatment.