Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Hospitalized in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Mallikarjun Kharge, the President of the Indian National Congress (INC), was admitted to a hospital in Bengaluru on Wednesday morning after his health declined. The veteran politician is currently undergoing treatment at M.S. Ramaiah Hospital, where doctors are closely monitoring his condition.

According to reports, Mr. Kharge had been suffering from a fever and stomach pain since Tuesday night. He was taken to the hospital for a complete medical check-up and was subsequently admitted for observation.

S. Supongmeren Jamir, a Lok Sabha MP and President of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee, provided an update on the situation. He confirmed that the Congress president fell ill on Tuesday but stated that his condition is now stable and there are no serious complications.

Mr. Kharge is scheduled to visit Kohima, Nagaland, on October 7th to address a public rally at the Naga Solidarity Park.

Mallikarjun Kharge is one of the most senior leaders in the Congress party. He took over as the party president in October 2022, becoming the first person from outside the Gandhi family to hold the position in many years. He has had a long and distinguished political career, serving as a Member of Parliament, a Union Minister, and the Leader of the Opposition.