Watch: Former Telangana Deputy CM Mahmood Ali faints during Republic Day celebrations

A video circulating on the internet shows the leader unconscious, with fellow leaders offering assistance by supporting him and rubbing his hands to help him regain consciousness.

Former Telangana Deputy CM Mahmood Ali faints during the Republic Day celebrations at Telangana Bhawan (Photo: X/ANI)

Former Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mahmood Ali fainted on Friday during Republic Day celebrations at Telangana Bhawan in Hyderabad. The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader was immediately assisted by fellow leaders and others present, however, his current medical state is not yet known.

A video circulating on the internet shows Ali unconscious, with fellow leaders offering assistance by supporting him and rubbing his hands to help him regain consciousness.

#WATCH | Hyderabad: Former Telangana Deputy CM Mahmood Ali faints during #RepublicDay2024 celebrations at Telangana Bhawan. pic.twitter.com/GCzoMb9l8U

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Meanwhile, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy unfurled the national flag at his residence on Friday and offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and BR Ambedkar. Several political parties in Telangana celebrated Republic Day at their respective party offices.

The Republic Day parade commenced in New Delhi on Friday morning with multiple military contingents marching down Kartavya Path. For the first time ever, an all-women tri-service contingent participated in the parade. As many as 16 states and Union territories also displayed their regional heritage and diversity with the help of cultural performances and tableaus.

French President Emmanuel Macron, who arrived in the country on Thursday, was the chief guest of the parade.

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