Sharad Pawar readmitted to hospital hours after Pune discharge

Sharad Pawar, the octogenarian Nationalist Congress Party supremo, was readmitted to a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday, just hours after his discharge from Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune. The senior politician had completed a two-day medical observation period at the Pune facility, where he was being treated for pleuritic pain—a condition characterised by sharp chest pain that worsens during breathing or coughing.

Pawar, who has maintained an active political presence despite his age, underwent the medical evaluation following health concerns. His discharge from the Pune clinic appeared routine, with medical staff indicating he had completed his prescribed observation period. However, the subsequent hospitalisation in Mumbai raised questions about any underlying complications that may have emerged following his initial treatment.

The former Union Agriculture Minister has been a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics for several decades. His health updates are closely monitored given his continued role in steering the NCP and his influence in state political affairs.

Details regarding the specific reason for his readmission and his current medical status remain unclear. Medical officials have not yet released comprehensive information about the nature of the treatment he is receiving in Mumbai.