The Congress president was checked by doctors at the venue, with party leaders stating that Kharge's health improved after being given medical help.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday to enquire about his health, shortly after the opposition leader fell ill and required medical assistance at a poll rally in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge after he felt unwell and nearly fainted during a public rally in Jammu & Kashmir

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge was taken ill as he suffered a "syncopal attack" at a rally here but resumed his speech after a brief halt and said he won't die before Prime Minister Narendra Modi i

JAMMU: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was taken ill Sunday on the last lap of campaigning for the assembly elections in J&K, but he resumed his speech soon after receiving medical attention and declared he wouldn't die before ousting PM Narendra Modi from office.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday to enquire about his health after the opposition leader required medical assistance at a public meeting. Kharge became unwell while addressing a rally in the Jasrota belt of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.

Despite the health scare, Kharge did not hold back in his criticism of PM Modi during his speech in Kathua, vowing that the Congress party would fight to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, who fell ill while addressing a poll campaign rally in J&K's Kathua district on Sunday, said that he won't die till Prime Minister Narendra Modi is

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday to enquire about his health after the opposition leader required medical assistance at a public meeting.

Addressing a public rally in Kathua, Mallikarjun Kharge felt dizzy and was helped into a chair by his colleagues on stage. Later in the day, PM Modi spoke to the Congress President to enquire about his health.