Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has been hospitalised in Bengaluru for a pacemaker implant, his son and Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge said on Wednesday.

The 83-year-old Congress leader was taken to MS Ramaiah Hospital after he developed a fever and complained of fatigue.

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Later, doctors advised the senior leader to undergo a pacemaker implant procedure.

“Sri Kharge was advised a pacemaker to be implanted and is admitted to the hospital for the planned procedure,” his son Priyank said in a post on X.

The Congress chief is stable and doing well, his son added.

Responding to Priyank’s post, Congress leader Srinivas BV wished Kharge a speedy recovery.

“Wishing our Congress President, Shri Mallikarjun Kharge ji, a speedy recovery and good health. I pray for your we

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