Lucknow: UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai Hospitalised After Fainting
Lucknow: UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai Hospitalised After Fainting
UP Congress president Ajay Rai collapsed at his Lucknow home; doctors suspect sodium depletion and have him in ICU, with officials saying his condition is stable.
Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai fainted at his Lucknow residence on Friday after a day that included a teachers' and doctors' conference attended with senior party leaders. He began to feel restless and complained of chest discomfort before collapsing, and he was rushed to the emergency ward of a private hospital. He was later moved to the ICU, where doctors say his condition remains stable as monitoring continues.
Initial medical assessments indicated high blood pressure at the time of the incident, but there are no signs of a major brain injury based on preliminary tests. Sodium depletion is being considered as a likely trigger for the collapse, and doctors have begun treatment accordingly. Rai’s team said he is under constant medical supervision as further tests are planned.
Rai hails from Varanasi and has been a prominent voice for the UP Congress, often seen as a leading opponent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recent elections from the Varanasi seat. In a show of support, Prime Minister Modi wished him a speedy recovery, a signal of the health issue’s political significance given Rai’s role and visibility in state politics.
Party colleagues paused planned public events to give Rai time to rest, with officials indicating there will be more updates as the medical team evaluates his progress. The situation underscores the human side of political life, where health matters can ripple through a party on the eve of upcoming political activities.
