Kharge's Rally in Udhampur District Cancelled Due to Health Concerns

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's rally in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, was cancelled after he fell slightly unwell. He resumed his public address in Kathua after receiving medical care, reassuring supporters. Kharge criticized the BJP-led central government and vowed to restore statehood.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's rally at Raja Ram Singh Stadium in Udhampur District's Ramnagar Constituency, Jammu and Kashmir, was cancelled due to health concerns. While addressing a public meeting in Kathua, Kharge felt slightly unwell but was later confirmed to be in stable condition.

Kharge was discharged from a Kathua hospital after experiencing mild discomfort during his rally. He was there to pay tribute to a head constable killed in an anti-terror operation. Congress leader Amit Kumar Tunna shared that Kharge felt unwell during his speech and was taken to the hospital.

Mool Raj, the Congress candidate from Ramnagar, noted that Kharge had intended to visit Ramnagar, but his health condition prevented the visit. Kharge promised to return after October 8. Despite feeling suffocated due to extreme heat, Kharge completed his speech. He assured the crowd, "I am not going to die so early," and vowed to fight for the restoration of statehood.

While addressing the crowd in Jasrota, Kharge criticized the BJP-led central government for running a remote-controlled administration through the Lieutenant Governor, accusing them of neglecting the youth and delaying elections until ordered by the Supreme Court. Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge tweeted that his father was doing well despite low blood pressure.

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are being held in three phases, with voting concluding on October 1 and counting on October 8. These elections are the first since the abrogation of Article 370 and mark a decade since the last Assembly polls in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)