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Congress Chief Undergoes Successful Pacemaker Procedure
2 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress president, underwent pacemaker implantation
- Procedure was short and minor, Kharge expected to resume work on Oct 3
- Kharge's son assures public about his father's stable condition
On October 2, 2025, Mallikarjun Kharge, the president of the Indian National Congress party, underwent a planned pacemaker implantation procedure at a private hospital in Bengaluru. The procedure, which was described as short and minor, was carried out successfully at the MS Ramaiah Hospital.
Kharge's son, Priyank Kharge, who is the Karnataka minister for rural development, Panchayat Raj, and IT/BT, issued a statement on the social media platform X, assuring the public about his father's health. He confirmed that the pacemaker implantation procedure for Kharge was completed earlier that day and that Kharge has been stable after the procedure.
According to the statement, Kharge is expected to resume his work from October 3, 2025, and attend all his scheduled engagements. The Congress party and Kharge's family have expressed gratitude for the concern, support, and affection extended by all during this time.
