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Sharad Pawar taken to Pune hospital over throat infection
A close aide said the NCP (SP) chief was being taken to Ruby Hall Clinic as he is suffering from a throat infection and cough, reported news agency PTI
Former Union minister Sharad Pawar, 85, has been taken to a hospital in Pune from his residence in Baramati on Monday afternoon following complaints related to the throat as well as coughing.
The NCP (SP) chief's nephew, Shrinivas Pawar, said Pawar had been coughing persistently since last night and appeared to have chest congestion, following which he was taken to Pune for hospitalisation.
Pawar has been admitted to the Ruby Hall Clinic.
His wife Pratibha, daughter Supriya Sule, and son-in-law Sadanand Sule have also arrived at the hospital.
“Respected Pawar Saheb is in good health and has not been admitted. He is currently staying in a room under the observation of doctors. Due to excessive running around in the last few days, he has experienced some fatigue and cough. At present, no treatment is being administered, but some tests have been conducted,” NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar wrote on X.
"Doctors will take the next decision after the test reports arrive. At the moment, there is no reason to worry. Seeing the news, many people, out of love and concern for Saheb, wish to visit him at the hospital. However, at this time, no one should come to the hospital and create a crowd. Kindly cooperate, this is a humble request!," Rohit Pawar added.
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Doctor Abhijit Lodha who is treating him at Ruby Hall Clinic said, “Sharad Pawar's condition is stable. Due to physical exertion, there is congestion in his chest. Medical investigation is currently on and based on investigation report, we will decide further course of action. Sharad Pawar is currently in the normal room and not in ICU.”
Ruby Hall Clinic chief cardiologist and managing trustee Dr Parvez Grant had said earlier, "Upon arrival, a team of doctors will check him and accordingly further course of action will be decided," Dr Grant said.
Sharad Pawar is a survivor of oral cancer, which was diagnosed in the late 1990s. He underwent multiple surgeries in the US and in India to treat the condition.
