New Delhi. During the campaign for Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, the health of Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge suddenly deteriorated. The incident occurred while he was addressing a public meeting in Jasrota in Kathua district. When his health improved slightly, he said from the stage, “We will continue the fight to restore statehood. I am 83 years old and not going to die any time soon. I will remain alive until PM Modi is removed from power.”
#WATCH Jammu and Kashmir: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge became unwell while addressing a public gathering in Kathua. pic.twitter.com/OXOPFmiyUB
— ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2024
Strong attack on Modi government
In his speech, Kharge fiercely targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He said, “PM Modi gave nothing to the youth of India in the last 10 years. Can you trust a person who could not bring back your prosperity in 10 years? If any BJP leader comes in front of you, ask him whether he has brought prosperity?”
#WATCH J&K: Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge says, “We will fight to restore statehood…I am 83 years old, I am not going to die so early. I will stay alive till PM Modi is removed from power…” https://t.co/dWzEVfQiV0 pic.twitter.com/ES85MtuTkL
— ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2024
The Congress President further said, “The Prime Minister is shedding false tears for the future of the youth. The truth is that in the last 10 years, PM Modi and his government have pushed the youth of the country into darkness. PM Modi is directly responsible for the current situation of the country.”
Congress’s focus on Jammu and Kashmir
After this statement of Kharge, the political atmosphere has become more heated. Congress has been demanding restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir for a long time. This statement of Kharge is being seen as a step taken in the same direction.
