Sharad Pawar Admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital for Further Tests Hours After Discharge From Pune’s Ruby Hall Clinic
NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar, 85, was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for further medical tests after being discharged from Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune. He had been hospitalised since November 2 following complaints of cough and chest pain. Doctors in Pune reported that his condition was stable. Supriya Sule confirmed the Mumbai admission, while a close aide said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called to enquire about Pawar's health.
Pune/Mumbai, November 5, 2026: Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) president Sharad Pawar, 85, has been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai for further medical examinations, just hours after being discharged from Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune.
His daughter and Baramati MP Supriya Sule confirmed the development through a post on social media platform X on Wednesday evening, thanking well-wishers for their concern and prayers.
The veteran political leader had been undergoing treatment at Ruby Hall Clinic since November 2 after experiencing a cough and chest discomfort.
Sharad Pawar Discharged From Ruby Hall Clinic After Health Improvement
Sharad Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune on November 2 after complaining of a cough and pleuritic chest pain, which refers to discomfort that can worsen during breathing.
Doctors conducted medical examinations and kept him under observation as a precautionary measure.
According to the hospital, his health parameters remained stable throughout his stay, while the discomfort gradually reduced.
Dr Purvez Grant, Chief Cardiologist and Chairman of Ruby Hall Clinic, confirmed that Pawar was stable and recovering well.
The hospital subsequently cleared him for discharge, stating that he would travel to his residence in Mumbai.
Supriya Sule Confirms Admission to Breach Candy Hospital
Hours after his discharge from the Pune hospital, Supriya Sule announced that Pawar was being admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai for additional medical tests.
In her message, Sule thanked supporters and well-wishers for their concern and good wishes.
However, no official details have been released regarding the specific examinations planned at Breach Candy Hospital or the expected duration of his stay.
The admission follows the earlier medical evaluation in Pune, where doctors had described his condition as stable.
PM Narendra Modi Calls to Enquire About Pawar’s Health
Vitthal Maniyar, a close associate and family friend of Sharad Pawar, spoke to reporters in Pune and provided an update on the veteran leader's health.
Maniyar said Pawar had been experiencing a cough and phlegm before his admission to Ruby Hall Clinic.
He stated that the medical tests conducted in Pune had produced satisfactory results and that there was no immediate cause for concern.
Maniyar also revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called Sharad Pawar on Wednesday morning to enquire about his health.
According to Maniyar, the Prime Minister wished Pawar a speedy recovery and advised him to take adequate rest.
Supporters Urged Not to Worry About Sharad Pawar’s Health
Following the developments, Maniyar appealed to party workers and supporters not to panic over Pawar's hospitalisation.
He thanked people across Maharashtra and the country for expressing concern about the senior political leader's health.
While the latest admission to Breach Candy Hospital has drawn attention, the medical updates released during Pawar's treatment in Pune indicated that his condition was stable.
Further information regarding his health and discharge from the Mumbai hospital is awaited.