India, June 27 -- BJP Rajya Sabha member Harsh Mahajan's health suddenly deteriorated during a party protest in Shimla on Saturday, after which he was rushed to the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC).

The incident occurred outside the Shimla deputy commissioner's office, where the BJP was staging a demonstration against the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government for delaying elections to zila parishads and panchayat samitis.

Shortly after addressing reporters and criticising the state government, the 70-year-old leader complained of chest pain and dizziness, and began losing his balance on camera. As his condition worsened, BJP workers and security personnel intervened to prevent him from falling. He was immediate...