Sharad Pawar Admitted to Mumbai Hospital
Veteran politician and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) president Sharad Pawar was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, just hours after being discharged from Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune. The 85-year-old leader was transferred for further medical examinations following complaints of coughing and chest discomfort earlier in the week.
Supriya Sule Confirms Sharad Pawar’s Hospitalisation
Pawar’s daughter and Baramati MP Supriya Sule confirmed his admission to Breach Candy Hospital through a social media post.
Pawar had initially been admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic on November 2 after experiencing coughing and pleuritic chest pain, which typically worsens during breathing, coughing or sneezing.
Sule previously informed supporters that his medical parameters were stable and that doctors were conducting examinations.
Dr Purvez K Grant, chairman and managing trustee of Ruby Hall Clinic, said Pawar had been admitted for observation and a general medical evaluation.
PM Modi Calls Sharad Pawar, Advises Complete Rest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi telephoned Pawar on Wednesday morning to enquire about his health.
According to Pawar’s aide Vitthal Maniyar, Modi spoke warmly to the veteran politician and advised him to take complete rest.
The Prime Minister reportedly remarked that Supriya Sule and other political leaders were capable of looking after the country while Pawar recovered.
Pawar thanked Modi for his concern and assured him that he was resting.
Sharad Pawar Undergoes Further Medical Tests in Mumbai
The decision to admit Pawar to Breach Candy Hospital followed his discharge from the Pune facility earlier on Wednesday.
His family has indicated that the Mumbai admission is intended for additional medical examinations.
A subsequent medical update indicated that Pawar was stable and receiving treatment for a chest infection.
Doctors have not announced a discharge date.
