SHARAD PAWAR HOSPITALISED IN PUNE AFTER COMPLAINTS OF CHEST PAIN

November 2, 2026

PUNE: Veteran Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar was admitted to a hospital in Pune after complaining of pleuritic pain, prompting medical evaluation and treatment.

Pawar, who is one of Maharashtra's prominent political figures, was taken to the hospital following the reported discomfort. Pleuritic pain refers to sharp chest pain that typically becomes more pronounced during breathing, coughing or sneezing and is associated with irritation or inflammation of the pleura, the membrane surrounding the lungs.

Medical professionals are examining his condition and monitoring his health following admission. Further details regarding the precise cause of the pain, his treatment and expected duration of hospitalisation were not immediately available.

The development has drawn attention from political circles and supporters concerned about the veteran leader's health. Pawar has remained an influential figure in Maharashtra politics for several decades, having served as the state's chief minister and held important positions in the Union government.

Further updates from the hospital and his medical team are awaited regarding his condition and recovery.