Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hospitalised in Bengaluru

Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has been admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru. This came after he developed breathing issues, CNN-News18 reported.

As per the report, Kharge has been admitted to the MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Kharge reportedly underwent a series of tests soon after his admission.

Kharge's condition under observation

Doctors are said to be monitoring his condition closely. Meanwhile, party sources assured that Kharge is stable. "The leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha was taken to hospital on Tuesday as he developed fever and complained of leg pain. He is fine, nothing to worry. Doctors are monitoring," a Congress leader told PTI.

At 82, Kharge is among the prominent figures in the Indian politics. Since assuming the role of AICC President in October 2022, he has played a pivotal part in steering Congress through successive electoral contests and defining its strategy.

Congress President to visit Kohima

Meanwhile, Kharge is scheduled to visit Kohima on October 7 and address a public rally at Naga Solidarity Park.

Lok Sabha MP S Supongmeren Jamir, President of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee, made the announcement during a press conference at Congress Bhavan in Kohima.

According to Jamir, Congress expects a gathering of at least 10,000 people for the rally. The event, themed around "Safe Democracy, Safe Secularism, and Safe Nagaland," will also highlight key issues such as youth employment, entrepreneurship, good governance, and road connectivity.

The statement said that the rally will be followed by separate meetings between Kharge and senior members of the Congress Political Affairs Committee, Pro-Committee, and presidents of the District Congress Committees (DCCs).

The Congress MP emphasised that the rally is not only a party function but also a political platform to address challenges facing Nagaland and the Northeast. He appealed to citizens, especially minorities, to join the rally and voice their concerns, which he said would be carried forward by regional leaders.

(With inputs from agency)