Bengaluru, Oct 1, 2025 — Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge underwent a pacemaker procedure in Bengaluru and is stable, with his family and party confirming that he is under medical observation following a planned intervention.
Reports indicate the procedure was carried out at MS Ramaiah Hospital, where doctors are monitoring post-procedure recovery and will decide on discharge based on clinical assessments and standard protocols.
Hospital and procedure
According to multiple updates, Kharge was admitted for a scheduled pacemaker implant after cardiology evaluations, with the treating team placing him under routine observation as is customary in such cases.
The family has signaled a positive trajectory, noting that he remains stable, while the hospital is expected to share further details through official channels as needed.
Family statement
Priyank Kharge said the pacemaker implant was a planned procedure and reiterated that his father’s condition is stable and that he is doing well under medical care in Bengaluru.
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He also shared the update publicly, aligning with earlier briefings that emphasized stability and routine observation after the procedure.
Visits and reactions
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the Congress chief at the hospital and stated that he is doing well, with normal interaction and ongoing monitoring by the care team, signaling confidence in a steady recovery.
Other party leaders have conveyed wishes for a swift recovery and indicated that the organization will coordinate updates with the hospital and family to avoid speculation.
Schedule impact
Party functionaries said routine work will be calibrated around medical advice, with any public engagements to be adjusted in consultation with the treating physicians and family.
Indian Express reported that Kharge had been slated to address a rally in Kohima on October 7, an appearance that remains subject to medical clearance and scheduling decisions in the coming days.
Why pacemakers are used
News reports describe the pacemaker as an implantable device used to manage certain heart rhythm abnormalities, with follow-up observation standard to ensure device function and patient stability post-procedure.
In similar cases, discharge timing is contingent on clinical parameters and physician assessment, which officials say will guide Kharge’s immediate schedule and activity levels.
About Mallikarjun Kharge
Mallikarjun Kharge has served as Congress President since 2022 and is one of the most senior national leaders from Karnataka, holding the position of Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha since 2021.
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A former Union Minister, he held the Labour and Employment portfolio from 2009 to 2013 and the Railways portfolio from 2013 to 2014, and has represented Karnataka in Parliament for decades, including in the Rajya Sabha since 2020.
Political trajectory
Kharge rose through Karnataka state politics beginning in the 1970s before moving to national roles, building a record as a long-serving legislator and party organizer across legislative and organizational responsibilities.
He became the first non-Gandhi Congress President in over two decades in 2022, assuming the party’s top organizational role after an internal election that underscored his standing within the INC.
Party continuity
Congress sources indicated organizational continuity will be maintained through delegated responsibilities and schedule management as doctors outline a graded return-to-work plan for Kharge.
Any adjustments to upcoming events will be communicated after clinical reviews, with the party aligning logistics to the hospital’s guidance to ensure an optimal recovery window.
What happens next
The hospital is expected to share updates on observation duration, device checks, and discharge timing, while the family continues to brief the media on his condition and next steps.
Subsequent clarity on travel and public appearances will follow medical clearance, with party managers keeping contingency schedules ready pending the doctors’ advice.
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