Mysuru, November 13, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s prompt response to a 70-year-old woman BJP worker who fell ill during a public programme in Mysuru has drawn widespread appreciation, with photographs of the interaction circulating on social media.
The incident occurred on Friday during the inauguration of the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium, when Prema K., a BJP worker from Nanjangud, appeared unwell and was on the verge of collapsing while seated on the stage.
Noticing her condition, Modi immediately approached her, enquired about her health and offered her a glass of water. According to people familiar with the incident, the Prime Minister also instructed officials to ensure she received special care and directed his doctors to monitor her condition.
Prema has since returned to her home in Nanjangud. BJP Rural President Kumbaralli Subbanna later visited her residence to enquire about her health.
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar were also present at the event.
The Prime Minister’s gesture became one of the prominent moments of his Mysuru visit, alongside the inauguration of the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium, described as India’s first LED Dome planetarium. The facility marks an advancement in planetarium technology and astronomy education.
Addressing the gathering, Modi emphasised the importance of scientific progress and technological development, saying no nation could afford to slow down at a time when technology was advancing rapidly.
He said India was working to build a strong ecosystem for science and research to keep pace with global developments, highlighting innovation and scientific temper as essential to the country’s future.
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