Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge fell ill while delivering a speech at an election rally in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua on Sunday. The octogenarian leader later resumed his speech and said that he will only die after Prime Minister Narendra Modi is defeated in the elections and removed from power.
“We will fight to restore statehood…I am 83 years old, I am not going to die so early. I will stay alive till PM Modi is removed from power,” Kharge said.
The Congress chief also accused the Prime Minister of “shedding false tears for the future of the youth” of the Valley during his rallies.
“The reality is that in the last 10 years, the youth of the entire country have been pushed into darkness for which Modi himself is responsible,” Kharge said, claiming that unemployment has risen during the Modi regime.
“Unemployment figures have just come. The highest unemployment in 45 years is the contribution of Modiji. 65% posts are vacant in government departments in Jammu and Kashmir. The jobs here are being given to outsiders on contractual and daily wages jobs,” Kharge said.
After the speech, the Congress chief said in a post, “Till the time Modi is not removed, I will remain alive, I will listen to you… I will fight for you!!”
‘Kharge Doing Well’
Kharge’s son and Congress leader Priyank Kharge said the party president is doing well now and he has been checked upon by his medical team.
“Congress President Kharge felt slightly unwell while addressing a public meeting in Jasrota, Jammu & Kashmir. He has been checked upon by his medical team and apart from slightly low blood pressure, he is doing well. Extremely grateful for everyone’s concern. His resolve, along with people’s good wishes, keeps him going strong,” Priyank wrote on X.
Jammu and Kashmir Congress vice president Ravindra Sharma said Kharge felt dizzy and was taken to a room, where doctors were called for a check-up. They will advise whether he can attend the second rally or not, he said.
