My father is under observation: Karti Chidambaram after P Chidambaram faints due to heat in Ahmedabad

ANI April 9, 2025 196 views

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram experienced a heat-related medical incident during the party's national convention in Ahmedabad. His son Karti Chidambaram quickly shared updates, confirming that his father was examined by multiple physicians and is under observation at Zydus Hospital. The 84-year-old leader was attending the 84th National Convention of the All India Congress Committee, which is significant as it marks the party's return to Gujarat after 64 years. Despite the medical scare, the convention continued with party leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge addressing critical national issues.

"My father had an episode of presyncope due to extreme heat & dehydration" - Karti Chidambaram
Ahmedabad, April 9: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram informed that his father P Chidambaram had an episode of presyncope due to extreme heat and dehydration in Ahmedabad and is under observation in Zydus Hospital. He stated that doctors are reviewing his parameters, which are currently normal.

Key Points

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P Chidambaram collapses at Sabarmati Ashram during Congress national convention

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Doctors monitoring veteran leader at Zydus Hospital

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84th AICC session marks return to Gujarat after 64 years

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Kharge criticizes BJP's divisive politics during meeting

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In a social media post on X, Karti Chidambaram said, "My father @PChidambaram_IN has been examined & investigated by a team of emergency physicians, cardiologists & neurologists, all current reports are within normal parameters. He is being kept overnight at Zydus Hospital Ahmedabad for observations. Thank you all for your wishes"

"My father @PChidambaram_IN had an episode of presyncope due to extreme heat & dehydration in Ahmedabad & is under observation in Zydus Hospital. The doctors are reviewing his parameters which are currently normal, " he added.

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Tuesday fainted due to heat at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad. Chidambaram was rushed to the hospital.

Chidambaram arrived in Ahmedabad for the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting and the All India Congress Committee (AICC) session.

The 84th National Convention of the AICC is being held in Ahmedabad on April 8-9, marking its return to Gujarat after a 64-year gap.

As part of the convention, the CWC meeting was held today, attended by Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and Sonia Gandhi, the Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party. The meeting was attended by other top leaders of the Congress, including the party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi, and KC Venugopal.

At the meeting, Mallikarjun Kharge, in a veiled attack on the BJP, stated that attention is being diverted from the basic issues of the country by creating "communal division."

Kharge said, "Today, attention is being diverted from the basic issues of the country by doing Communal Division. On the other hand, Oligarchic Monopoly is on the path of controlling the governance by capturing the resources of the country."

The Congress President further said that a "conspiracy" is being carried out in the nation regarding several national heroes, including that of bilateral ties between former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

Reader Comments

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Rahul S.
Wishing Mr. Chidambaram a speedy recovery! The heat in Ahmedabad can be brutal this time of year. Hope he gets proper rest and stays hydrated. 🙏
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Priya M.
Scary situation! Heat exhaustion is no joke. Maybe political events should schedule more indoor activities during peak summer months? Safety first!
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Amit K.
While I don't always agree with his politics, I genuinely hope he recovers soon. Health should be above party lines. Zydus has good doctors though - he's in capable hands.
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Sunita R.
This is why we need more awareness about heat-related illnesses, especially for senior citizens. Maybe event organizers should provide cooling stations and hydration packs?
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Vikram J.
Respectfully, while the health update is important, the article shifts focus too much to political commentary. Maybe keep the main focus on Mr. Chidambaram's condition?
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Neha P.
So glad to hear his vitals are normal! The heatwave across India is really concerning this year. Stay safe everyone and don't forget your water bottles! 💧

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