Chandigarh, Dec 7 (IBNS): Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu is on the brink of losing his voice, the state government has said.
The state's local government, tourism and cultural affairs minister was on an intensive 17-day election campaign, wherein he addressed more then 70 back-to back-public meetings, a government release said.
"The exhaustive schedule has injured his vocal cords. The doctors tell him that he was on the brink of losing his voice and have suggested a complete 3 to 5 day rest," it said.
The cricketer-turned politician is undergoing a complete check up and resting.
"He is being administered specialised medication, along with breathing exercises and physiotherapy," the statement added.
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