Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune on Monday afternoon after he complained of throat-related problems, coughing and fever. The senior leader was brought to the city from his residence in Maharashtra’s Baramati on Monday afternoon for further medical care.
The veteran politician was unwell while in Baramati and initially took primary treatment there. However, as his condition persisted, doctors advised that he be shifted to Pune for detailed evaluation and treatment.
A close aide said the NCP founder is suffering from a throat infection and is currently under treatment at the hospital.
“Upon arrival, a team of doctors will check him and, accordingly, a further course of action will be decided,” Ruby Hall Clinic chief cardiologist and managing trustee Dr Parvez Grant said.
Hospital authorities said Pawar is being closely monitored, and his condition will be assessed by a team of specialists before deciding on the next steps.
Party MP and Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule, along with his son-in-law Sadanand Sule, are present at the hospital and are staying with him.
Party leaders and supporters have expressed concern over Pawar’s health, noting that he had remained actively engaged in public affairs in recent days despite personal loss in the family.
He had continued meeting people and attending programmes following the death of his nephew and former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Further updates on his condition are expected after doctors complete the medical examination and review his response to treatment.
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With PTI inputs
