NCP(SP) Chief Sharad Pawar was on Monday February 9, 2026 admitted to a private hospital in Pune following a bout of coughing and breathing difficulties. This was revealed by his family members.
The veteran politician was moved from Baramati to Pune in his private vehicle and admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune. A decision on whether he would be moved to Mumbai for further treatment will be taken after his medical tests are conducted.
According to Lok Sabha MP and Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule “Baba has a chest congestion. Needs five days’ antibiotics. Fortunately, all other vital parameters normal. Thanks all for their good wishes and support. Also expressed gratitude to Doctors.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Sharad Pawar’s daughter-in-law Sunetra Pawar visited Pawar at the hospital on Monday She was accompanied by her sons, Jay and Parth Pawar. After meeting the successful party cadres in Baramati, Ms. Pawar left for Pune to visit Sharad Pawar.
Doctors have said that his condition is stable, and that he has been admitted to a private room, and not the intensive care unit (ICU).
As per Dr. Abhijit Lodha of Ruby Hall Clinic this is due to physical exertion. He has chest congestion and treatment is going on. His condition is stable. Tests are being run. Once the test results are out, will determine the future course of action on the treatment.
Dr. Abhijit Lodha of Ruby Hall Clinic told reporters.
The octogenarian political leader was accompanied by his family members, including Ms. Sule and son-in-law Sadanand Sule. Grand-nephew Rohit Pawar reached the Pune hospital soon after Pawar was wheeled in to the premises.
Reacting to the reports, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that stress must have caused the illness.
“Our prayers and best wishes are there for his speedy recovery. I am sure, he will recover well, quite soon,” he said in Mumbai.
‘Nothing to worry’
Mr. Rohit, NCP(SP) MLA representing Karjat Jamkhed, said: “There is nothing to fear or worry. I appeal to the party workers not to make a beeline to the hospital here. What has happened to him is due to physical stress. The family believes that the hospital protocol should be followed. Nobody will be allowed to meet him.”
He added that the leader was not put on any support. “After his reports come, we will decide if he has to be kept here or moved to Mumbai,” he said.
Sources stated that Mr. Pawar complained of coughing bout and breathing difficulties, after which it was decided to immediately move him from Baramati to Pune on Monday (February 9) afternoon.
News Edit KV Raman
