<p>Maharashtra’s water resources and command area development minister and senior NCP leader Jayant Patil was rushed to a private hospital in Mumbai after he complained of uneasiness.</p>.<p>A senior politician, Patil (59) is a seven-time MLA from the Sangli district of the state. </p>.<p>During the devastating floods in the twin districts of Sangli and Satara and neighbouring Kolhapur district, Patil was working 24x7. </p>.<p>He was seen wading through knee-deep waters, taking boats and rafts to reach out to stranded people, stood on an open truck and travelled distances and rode pillion in motorcycles. </p>.<p>Patil was also in touch with the neighbouring Karnataka government on the release of water from the Koyana dam and Almatti dam - to reduce flooding in both the neighbouring states. </p>.<p>Meanwhile, Patil clarified that he is okay. "With everyone's blessings, I am okay. For a regular check-up, I went to the hospital. Doctors have advised me to rest. Don't believe in any rumours," he said.</p>
<p>Maharashtra’s water resources and command area development minister and senior NCP leader Jayant Patil was rushed to a private hospital in Mumbai after he complained of uneasiness.</p>.<p>A senior politician, Patil (59) is a seven-time MLA from the Sangli district of the state. </p>.<p>During the devastating floods in the twin districts of Sangli and Satara and neighbouring Kolhapur district, Patil was working 24x7. </p>.<p>He was seen wading through knee-deep waters, taking boats and rafts to reach out to stranded people, stood on an open truck and travelled distances and rode pillion in motorcycles. </p>.<p>Patil was also in touch with the neighbouring Karnataka government on the release of water from the Koyana dam and Almatti dam - to reduce flooding in both the neighbouring states. </p>.<p>Meanwhile, Patil clarified that he is okay. "With everyone's blessings, I am okay. For a regular check-up, I went to the hospital. Doctors have advised me to rest. Don't believe in any rumours," he said.</p>
