Former Karnataka MLA Dr. Anjali Nimbalkar Performs Life-Saving CPR on American Passenger During Flight

Dec 15, 2025 03:28 pm CST

Dr. Anjali Nimbalkar, a former Congress MLA from Karnataka, saved the life of an American woman by performing emergency CPR during a Goa-New Delhi flight. The 34-year-old passenger had lost consciousness and her pulse shortly after takeoff. Dr. Nimbalkar's quick medical intervention earned praise from Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and demonstrated her commitment to her medical oath despite her current political role.