Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has been admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru for a planned pacemaker implant, party sources confirmed on Wednesday. The veteran leader, who also serves as the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, had been experiencing fever and leg pain earlier this week, prompting initial concerns about his health. However, his son Priyank Kharge clarified that the admission was not due to an emergency but a scheduled medical procedure. He reassured supporters through a social media post that Kharge was stable, recovering well, and under the close supervision of senior doctors at the hospital.

The pacemaker implant was recommended after medical evaluations suggested it was necessary to support the Congress leader’s heart condition. The news initially sparked speculation and rumors about his sudden hospitalization, but family members and party officials swiftly addressed the situation to prevent misinformation. Kharge, at 83 years old, has been one of the central figures in the Congress party’s strategy against the ruling BJP, and his health remains a matter of national political interest. Party leaders expressed confidence that he would return to active political duties after a short recovery period.

Kharge is scheduled to visit Nagaland on October 7 to address a public rally at Naga Solidarity Park in Kohima. According to the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee, this event will not only mark his return to public life after surgery but will also serve as a political platform to highlight the challenges facing the Northeast region. He is expected to meet senior party leaders, district-level representatives, and minority groups during his trip. The Congress party has urged citizens to participate actively, framing Kharge’s upcoming visit as a reaffirmation of his commitment to regional voices despite his recent health concerns.