Sharad Pawar hospitalised, condition stable; feeling better and interacting with everyone

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar's health condition is stable, and he is feeling better, a family friend said on Monday, November 2. The 85-year-old veteran politician was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune after developing a cough and complaining of chest discomfort.

Providing an update on his health, family friend Vitthal Maniyar said that Pawar was responding well and interacting with people. He also clarified that there was no cause for concern.

According to Maniyar, Pawar developed a cough due to the recent change in weather, which led to a mild chest infection. He was subsequently taken to the hospital for a check-up, where doctors conducted the necessary medical tests.

"Due to the recent change in weather, he developed a cough, which led to a mild chest infection. He was brought to the hospital for a check-up; all necessary tests were conducted, and nothing concerning was found," Maniyar said.

He further stated that doctors had advised Pawar to take medication and rest, adding that the infection was minor and expected to clear up.

"The doctor has advised medication and rest. He is currently resting, feeling better, and interacting with everyone. There is no cause for alarm," he added.

Sharad Pawar Admitted To Ruby Hall Clinic

Earlier on Monday, Pawar was admitted to Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic for a general health check-up and medical observation following complaints of pleuritic pain.

Dr Purvez K Grant, Chief Cardiologist, Chairman and Managing Trustee of Ruby Hall Clinic, said that Pawar's condition was expected to settle down and that he would remain under observation as a precautionary measure.

His daughter and Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule had also shared a health update on social media, confirming that his health parameters were stable.

In a post on X, she wrote, "Baba has been admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, following a bout of cough. He is undergoing medical tests, and all his health parameters are stable. Thank you all for your concern and good wishes."

Doctors have reportedly advised the veteran leader to take rest andremain under observation for two days.

Pawar had earlier visited drought-affected areas in Maharashtra's Solapur district on November 1, where he met farmers and villagers and reviewed the prevailing situation.