The patient, Sheetal Borde, a resident of Jalgaon district, was on her way to Mumbai for a scheduled kidney transplant. (Screengrab from video)Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday offered a seat in his chartered flight to a woman in urgent need of a kidney transplant after she missed her commercial flight to Mumbai, enabling her to reach the city on time for her surgery.The incident occurred on Friday at Jalgaon airport, where Shinde had arrived after attending the Sant Muktabai Palkhi departure ceremony in Muktainagar. A delay in his return to Mumbai unexpectedly coincided with a medical emergency that required immediate travel.The patient, Sheetal Borde, a resident of Jalgaon district, was on her way to Mumbai for a scheduled kidney transplant. However, by the time she reached the airport, her commercial flight had already departed, leaving her distressed about the possibility of missing her critical surgery.According to officials, at that very moment, she learned that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s chartered plane was set to depart for Mumbai from the same airport. She shared her situation with some party workers present at the airport. They informed Minister Girish Mahajan, who then requested Deputy CM Shinde to allow the woman and her husband to travel with him to Mumbai.The Deputy CM agreed immediately, saying, “If needed, my two officers will stay back in Jalgaon, but I will definitely take my beloved sister with me to Mumbai,” Shinde reportedly told Mahajan. According to officials, when she learned that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s chartered plane was set to depart for Mumbai from the same airport, she shared her situation with some party workers present. (Express Photo)Borde and her husband were then accommodated on the chartered aircraft. During the flight, Shinde is said to have enquired about her health and treatment. On arrival in Mumbai, a special ambulance was arranged, and she was admitted to the hospital without delay.Jalgaon Guardian Minister Gulabrao Patil, who confirmed the incident, said, “Shinde saheb’s actions once again reflect his commitment to helping those in need. His approach to public service is rooted in compassion.”Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Eknath Shinde