Why is Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hospitalized?

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Key Takeaways
- Mallikarjun Kharge hospitalized due to health issues.
- Stable condition, under medical supervision.
- Active in Bihar elections campaign.
- Accused PM Modi of vote manipulation.
- Long political career in Karnataka.
Bengaluru, Oct 1 (NationPress) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was hospitalized at M.S. Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru due to reports of fatigue and respiratory issues following a demanding election campaign for the Bihar elections.
At the age of 83, Kharge is exhibiting signs of a persistent fever, although the hospital has not yet released an official statement regarding his condition.
According to hospital insiders, Kharge, who serves as the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, sought a general health assessment on Tuesday night after experiencing fever and leg discomfort. He underwent standard medical evaluations, including an ECG, and was advised to stay for treatment. He is expected to remain in the hospital on Wednesday. Fortunately, doctors have confirmed that his condition is stable and he is currently in the general ward.
Senior medical staff are keeping a close watch on his health. Party sources indicate that Kharge conducted his political duties as usual on Tuesday morning and appeared to be in good health.
Further information on his health is pending.
Mallikarjun Kharge has been actively involved in the Bihar election campaign, where he has been vocal against the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Recently, he accused Modi of attempting to manipulate the Bihar Assembly elections through “vote theft” and urged citizens to be vigilant in safeguarding their electoral rights.
“PM Modi has a tendency to steal. He steals votes, steals money. The BJP supports those who have fled India after robbing its banks,” Kharge stated at a public event during the final day of Rahul Gandhi’s Voter Adhikar Yatra in Patna.
He further remarked, “PM Modi is trying to secure victory in the Bihar elections through vote theft. You need to stay alert. If you don’t, Modi and Shah will lead you to ruin.”
Kharge’s political journey began in Karnataka, where he represented the Karnataka Legislative Assembly for the Gurmitkal constituency from 1972 to 2008 and the Chittapur constituency from 2008 to 2009.
He has held the position of leader of the opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from 1996 to 1999, served as the president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee from 2005 to 2008, and has been a minister under various chief ministers.