UP Congress chief Ajay Rai hospitalised after fainting at event in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: UP Congress president Ajay Rai was admitted to Medanta hospital on Friday evening after he fainted during an official programme in Lucknow, sparking concern among party workers.Party functionaries said Rai suddenly collapsed at the event and was rushed for immediate medical care.Doctors said he was initially brought in with suspected seizure or possible brain stroke, but preliminary tests indicated sodium depletion as the likely cause. His blood pressure was elevated, prompting doctors to keep him under ICU observation as a precaution to rule out neurological complications.Hospital authorities said Rai’s condition is stable, with no immediate signs of serious brain injury.Party workers said he regained consciousness after treatment and was responding well.The incident briefly disrupted political engagements, with Congress functionaries and supporters gathering at the hospital for updates. Further investigations are underway, though party officials expressed relief over his improving condition.