Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who was visiting Karnataka on Saturday, reportedly suffered from food poisoning, according to senior BJP leader Pralhad Joshi. Joshi, who holds the Education portfolio, stated that Shah was now 'perfect' and had recovered from the illness. The claim was made during a press briefing in Examba, Belagavi district, where Shah had been scheduled to inaugurate a new headquarters building for a cooperative credit society.

Joshi said Shah had skipped the event earlier in the day due to health issues but visited the campus in the evening before heading to the airport for Delhi. Local leaders confirmed that Shah had arrived in Hubballi late on Friday and was staying at a hotel, where he remained under medical supervision. Joshi also mentioned that former BJP MP Annasaheb Jolle had invited him and Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar to the event, but only they had attended without Shah.

Earlier in the day, Joshi and other officials, including Karnataka Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil, former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, and Jagadish Shettar, inaugurated the KLE Medical College and Hospital campuses in Hubballi in Shah's absence. KLE Society Chairman Prabhakar Kore, addressing the gathering, said Shah had remained in the hotel on doctors' advice due to health issues. He had arrived in Hubballi late on Friday and was not present for the inauguration.

No official statement from Shah's office has been released confirming the claim. The BJP has not issued a formal response to Joshi's remarks. The health of a senior minister has not been publicly disclosed, and details of the medical advice or treatment received remain unclear. The incident has raised questions about the transparency of the minister's health status during public engagements.

The visit to Karnataka was part of a broader schedule that included multiple inaugurations and public appearances. The cancellation of the Belagavi event and the absence of Shah from the Hubballi campus have prompted speculation about the nature and severity of his condition. However, no official confirmation has been provided, and the details of his medical condition remain unverified.

The BJP's response to the claim has not been made public. Joshi's statement is the only source of information regarding Shah's health. The lack of an official response from the minister's office or the government has left the situation without further clarification. The incident highlights the need for greater transparency in the health disclosures of senior officials, particularly when their absence affects public events and engagements.

What remains unknown is the exact nature of Shah's illness, the medical advice he received, and whether his condition has any implications for his official duties. The absence of an official statement from the government or Shah's office means that the public has no verified information about his health. The situation underscores the importance of clear communication and transparency in the health of public officials, especially when their absence impacts scheduled events and public trust.