Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday, following news that Kharge fell ill during a public rally in Jammu and Kashmir. The Congress chief, aged 83, experienced dizziness while addressing the crowd in the Jasrota area of Kathua district.
Kharge was delivering a speech when he began to feel unwell. According to Congress general secretary Gulam Ahmed Mir, Kharge’s colleagues quickly came to his aid, helping him sit down as he recovered from the dizzy spell.
“He was addressing the rally when he suddenly felt uneasy and dizzy. His colleagues helped him into a chair,” Mir said in a statement to PTI.
Following reports of the incident, Prime Minister Modi called Kharge to inquire about his health. The call reflected a moment of mutual respect between political rivals, despite the heated political climate.
After taking some rest, Kharge resumed his speech, reassuring the crowd that his determination remained strong. He reiterated his commitment to fight for the restoration of statehood in Jammu and Kashmir and took a direct swipe at the prime minister.
“We will fight to restore statehood. We are not going to leave it. I am 83 years old, I am not going to die so early. I will stay alive until PM Modi is removed from power,” Kharge declared.
This rally marked an important moment in the ongoing political discourse, with Kharge emphasizing his resolve and leadership, while PM Modi’s gesture demonstrated compassion. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
