Veteran politician and NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to a private hospital in Pune on Sunday after experiencing mild dehydration, doctors confirmed.
The 85-year-old Rajya Sabha MP is currently stable and under medical supervision. According to a statement issued by Ruby Hall Clinic, Pawar is receiving intravenous fluids as part of his treatment and is expected to remain hospitalised for the next two days.
Dr Purvez Grant, chief cardiologist and chairman as well as managing trustee of the hospital, said Pawar’s condition is not serious and he is likely to be discharged after a short period of observation. His treatment is being overseen by Dr Grant along with consultant physician Dr Abhijit Lodha.
This is the second time in recent weeks that Pawar has been admitted to the same hospital. Earlier, he was hospitalised on February 9 due to a chest infection and was discharged on February 14 after recovery.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar visited Sharad Pawar at Pune Hospital
Earlier, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, along with son Parth Pawar, visited the Ruby Hall Clinic on February 9 when Sharad Pawar was admitted. Sunetra Pawar and her son Parth enquired about the well-being of the former Maharashtra Chief Minister. Sunetra Pawar’s late husband, Ajit, was Sharad Pawar’s nephew.
Sharad Pawar was brought to the hospital by his wife, Pratibha Pawar; daughter, Supriya Sule; son-in-law, Sadanand Sule; and grandson, Rohit Pawar.
While the doctors and hospital staff have been focusing on getting Sharad Pawar the best medical aid, Ruby Hall Clinic has further urged the party workers and well-wishers to avoid gathering within the hospital premises to ensure that routine patient care is not disrupted.
`Will fulfil Ajit Pawar’s unfinished dreams:` Moments after assuming office, Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar makes emotional pledge
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Sunetra Pawar shared her first reaction after assuming office. In an emotional post on social media platform X, she vowed to carry forward the unfinished dreams of her late husband, former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, and work with dedication for the welfare of the state.
In a heartfelt statement released shortly after taking charge at Mantralaya, Pawar wrote, “While assuming the responsibility of deputy CM of Maharashtra today, I am also filled with a sense of trust, duty, and sacrifice. The passion for development that Ajitdada pursued throughout his life for the people of Maharashtra will be my guiding light. Drawing strength from his work style, decisiveness, and close bond with the people, I will move forward. My priority will be to fulfil his unfinished dreams and deliver justice to the expectations of farmers, women, youth, and common citizens. No one can take Dada’s place, but I will sincerely strive to preserve his ideals and build a more capable Maharashtra. In this difficult time, the love, support, and trust given by the people is my strength.”
