Kharge falls ill during poll rally in Jammu & Kashmir; Says will stay alive until PM Modi is ousted
Kathua: Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge experienced health issues during an election campaign in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. While addressing the gathering, Kharge reportedly felt dizzy and was seen struggling to maintain balance. His security personnel and Congress leaders present on stage quickly attended to him, leading to a temporary pause in the event.
Kharge was delivering a speech in Jasrota ahead of the third phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections when he began to feel unwell. He was seen breathing heavily but managed to regain composure after taking a sip of water. Although he resumed his speech, he concluded it quickly due to his condition. The Congress is contesting these Assembly elections in alliance with the National Conference.
Following the incident, his son and Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge posted on X (formerly Twitter) to update on his father’s health. “Congress President Sri @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,” Priyank Kharge tweeted, adding that his father’s resolve and the good wishes of the people keep him going strong.
Despite the health scare, Kharge conveyed his determination to remain active in politics until Prime Minister Narendra Modi is removed from office. "I am 83 years old, but I am not going to die so early. I will stay alive till PM Modi is removed from power," Kharge asserted. He also criticized the Centre for its delayed approach to holding elections in the region and alleged that the government is attempting to maintain control through the Lieutenant Governor’s office.
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are being conducted in three phases, with the counting of votes scheduled for October 8.
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Delhi: Boy stabbed to death over 'controversial' social media comments, 2 juveniles held
New Delhi (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death at Ramleela ground in northwest Delhi for allegedly making social media comments that police described as "controversial", an official said on Wednesday.
According to the police, the assailants, also minors, attacked him with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds.
"A PCR call was received in the Shalimar Bagh Police Station regarding an injured boy lying in Ramleela ground. The police team reached the spot and found him with multiple stab wounds," a police officer said.
He was working as a labourer in a banquet hall for the last two days, the officer said. An FIR was registered and the police apprehended two juveniles in the case.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased was stabbed due to an ongoing enmity, the officer said.
During questioning, the accused told the police that the victim had made "controversial comments" against them on social media. Following which, they intercepted him at Ramleela ground and stabbed him. He died on the spot, officer said.
"We have recovered a dagger and the victim's mobile phone. Further investigation in the case is underway," he added.
