Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said that vested interests were spreading rumours about his health, ahead of the August 23 by - polls.
He also said that an angioplasty procedure, which he underwent recently to treat a minor block, was being blown out of proportion.
"I went for a routine check - up.
I had done an angioplasty around 8 - 10 years back.
So I just went for a routine check.
He (doctor) said it is better to do an angiography.
He saw something small (block).
I said fix it.
I walked off the hospital in 3 to 4 hours.
Anyone can have small (health) issues.
But overall my health is perfect, " Parrikar said on Saturday.
The former Defence Minister also said that he had lost some weight in recent times, but added that the weight - loss was a result of a conscious effort to achieve a perfect body mass index ratio.
"When I went to Delhi I was about 82 kg, which was about eight kg overweight.
Today I am about 75 which is perfect for my height.
No one should worry.
I take care of my health, " Parrikar said at an exclusive interaction with students.
He was asked by one of the concerned students to take care of his health, especially in the by - poll campaign hullabaloo.
"We like chubby children, but they need not be healthy.
Those children who are round like tomatoes look good, but they are not healthy medically, " Parrikar said.
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