A BJP lawmaker in Rajasthan had a close shave after the helicopter in which he was flying appeared to have lost control. The helicopter carrying Mahant Balaknath, the lawmaker in Alwar, began spinning rapidly just after it took off from a ground in Alwar.

A chilling video shows the chopper, just a few metres above the ground, rotating violently. Locals can be heard shouting and waving as the helicopter kicks up dust on the ground.

#WATCH Alwar: Chopper with Alwar BJP MP Mahant Balaknath onboard appeared to have lost control but regained it later and flew off. #Rajasthanpic.twitter.com/aIHaIHTMuh — ANI (@ANI) June 30, 2019

In seconds, the pilot managed to regain control and proceeded with the flight.

Balak Nath, 35, had won from Alwar in the national election and secured over 7.6 lakh votes.

(With inputs from ANI)