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Mallikarjun Kharge Hospitalised in Bengaluru for Planned Pacemaker, Condition Stable

Party officials indicate his October 7 Kohima rally is still on pending doctors' advice.

Overview

  • Priyank Kharge said on X that his father has been admitted for a planned pacemaker implantation and is stable.
  • He was taken to MS Ramaiah Hospital on Tuesday night after developing a fever and leg pain, with some reports noting mild breathing discomfort.
  • Hospital doctors say his condition is stable under close observation and further tests are being conducted.
  • Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited and said Kharge was speaking normally and likely to be discharged soon.
  • The Congress is proceeding with preparations for his Kohima rally on October 7 in Nagaland, with senior leaders expected to join.