Congress Leader Kharge’s Health Scare During J&K Campaign

Unexpected Illness During Rally

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge experienced a health scare during a campaign rally in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. While addressing a large gathering on the final day of campaigning for the third phase of the state assembly elections, he felt dizzy and was assisted by party leaders to a chair.

Medical Attention and Recovery

Following the incident, doctors examined Mr. Kharge and reported fluctuating blood pressure. Sources indicate his blood pressure dropped, but he later recovered to a significant degree. Doctors advised him to rest.

A Defiant Statement

Returning to the stage after receiving medical attention, Mr. Kharge, at age 83, made a notable statement: “I am not going to die so early. I will stay alive until Prime Minister Narendra Modi is removed from power.” He attributed his earlier departure from the podium to dizziness and apologized to the crowd.

Uncertainty Regarding Future Events

The report mentions uncertainty regarding Mr. Kharge’s attendance at a scheduled rally in Udhampur district later that day.

Context: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections

This incident occurred on the last day of campaigning for the third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. Voting in approximately 40 assembly seats was scheduled for October 1st, including constituencies in Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Udhampur districts, and across Baramulla and Kupwara districts in the Kashmir Valley.

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