Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Veteran leader and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar, who was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai due to ill health, was discharged on Thursday. ​

Pawar had been admitted to the hospital on Tuesday, where he underwent various medical tests. After being kept under observation for two days, he was sent home on Thursday following the doctors’ advice, said the party in a press release.​

On Thursday, amid rumours about Sharad Pawar’s health, his grand-nephew and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) legislator Rohit Pawar issued a clarification. ​

In his post on X, Rohit Pawar said that many party workers had called out of concern regarding Pawar Saheb’s health; however, Saheb’s health is excellent. ​

He added that he has been discharged from the hospital and is resting at his Mumbai residence, and that he had recently spoken with him regarding some work. He also said that no one should be worried about his health.​

Further, former minister and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) legislator Jitendra Awhad also said that party chief Sharad Pawar’s condition is stable. ​

He stated in his post on X that the condition of the esteemed Sharadchandra Pawar Saheb is stable and that, having been discharged from the hospital, he is resting at his residence. ​

He added that everyone should pray for his full recovery and that the veteran leader returns to the political landscape of Maharashtra.​

Earlier, Sharad Pawar on April 21 said that he would not participate in voting during the Baramati by-election held that day due to his hospitalisation. This marks the first time since he contested his first election in 1967 that the senior leader will miss exercising his franchise in his home bastion.​

Addressing the citizens of Baramati from a hospital in Mumbai, Pawar expressed deep regret over his physical absence.

He said that he has consistently exercised his right to vote in Baramati since 1967 and had fully intended to travel there to maintain this tradition. ​

However, due to sudden health issues, he had been hospitalised, and doctors had strictly advised against travel, citing the need for treatment and mandatory rest.​

Pawar further clarified that he explored all alternative voting methods, including postal ballots and digital options provided by the Election Commission, but was informed by state election officials that these facilities were not available to him under the current circumstances.​

–IANS

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