The 85-year-old veteran politician is now under observation at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. He arrived there Wednesday night (November 4) for further diagnostic tests, a move that follows his abrupt discharge from a multi-speciality centre in Pune just hours earlier. The rapid transfer suggests the medical team required more advanced facilities or specialized monitoring beyond what was available at the initial site of care.
Pawar’s daughter and Baramati MP Supriya Sule confirmed the admission via X. "We are admitting Baba to Breach Candy Hospital for further tests," Sule wrote, thanking well-wishers for their concern. The pivot to Mumbai marks a significant escalation in his medical care, moving the focus from general observation to a more intensive investigation of his symptoms.
The health scare began on November 2 when Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune. He complained of a cough and pleuritic pain, a condition characterized by chest discomfort that intensifies during breathing, coughing, or sneezing. Dr. Purvez K Grant, the clinic’s chief cardiologist, had described the admission as a general check-up and medical observation, noting that his parameters were stable at the time of discharge.
Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally called Pawar to check on his health. According to Pawar’s aide, Vitthal Maniyar, the Prime Minister spoke with "great affection and respect" and advised the veteran leader to take complete rest. Maniyar recounted that Modi told Pawar he need not worry, as Supriya Sule and others were ready to handle the country’s affairs while Pawar focused on his recovery.
Pawar, in turn, thanked the Prime Minister for the concern, saying he was resting and had no worries about the nation’s stability. The political ecosystem in Maharashtra is now closely watching the next few days, as Pawar’s health remains a critical factor in the NCP(SP)’s strategy ahead of upcoming state elections. No further medical updates have been released as of press time, but the party is expected to provide regular health bulletins.