Congress leader P. Chidambaram collapsed due to heat exhaustion during the Congress Working Committee meeting at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and was promptly rushed to the hospital. The incident occurred as Congress leaders from across the country gathered in Gujarat, a state that has eluded the party’s grasp for three decades, to deliberate on upcoming political strategies. The AICC’s 84th National Convention, a significant event being held in Gujarat after 64 years, focused on crucial national concerns, organizational matters, and election readiness. The sudden health scare for Chidambaram underscored the intense heat conditions prevailing in the region, emphasizing the importance of taking necessary precautions during such high-profile political gatherings.