Kerala Minister V. Sivankutty Hospitalized After Dizziness in Assembly, Now Stable

A moment of concern rippled through the Kerala Assembly on Tuesday when V. Sivankutty, the Minister for General Education and Labour, suddenly experienced dizziness during the ongoing session. The unexpected health scare led to immediate action, with the minister being swiftly escorted out of the Assembly hall and rushed to the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital for urgent medical attention.

The incident unfolded during the question hour, a routine part of the legislative proceedings, when Minister Sivankutty reported feeling unwell.

Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, Assembly Speaker A.N. Shamseer promptly adjourned the House, highlighting the gravity with which the minister’s well-being was treated by his colleagues and the Assembly leadership.

Upon arrival at the hospital, Minister Sivankutty underwent a series of comprehensive medical examinations to ascertain the cause of his sudden malaise.

Initial reports from the medical team indicated that his condition was stable, offering a collective sigh of relief to those present and concerned citizens across the state. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, demonstrating solidarity and concern for his cabinet colleague, also made a visit to the hospital to check on Minister Sivankutty's health.

Fortunately, the minister's condition improved rapidly.

Following thorough checks and observation, medical professionals deemed him fit for discharge. Shortly after, Minister Sivankutty himself confirmed his well-being, stating, "I am fine and on my way home," a reassuring message that quickly spread, allaying fears about his health. The swift response from the Assembly, medical personnel, and the minister's quick recovery ensured that what could have been a prolonged crisis was resolved efficiently, allowing the focus to return to legislative duties.