Sharad Pawar unwell, rushed to Pune hospital from Baramati

Baba has developed chest congestion and will need a 5-day course of antibiotics. Fortunately, all other vital parameters are normal. Thank you all for your good wishes and constant support. A heartfelt thank you to all the doctors from the bottom of my heart. 🙏

— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) February 9, 2026

Ankush Kakade, NCP (SP) spokesperson, said Pawar had a persistent cough and was being brought to Pune for a health check-up. “There is nothing to worry about,” he said.

Doctors at Ruby Hall Clinic said a CT scan revealed slight chest congestion. However, they added that there was nothing to worry about as Pawar’s vital health parameters were stable.
NCP (SP) spokesperson Ankush Kakade said Pawar had been suffering from a persistent cough and was brought to Pune from Baramati for a health check-up. “There is nothing to worry about,” Kakade said.

Dr Abhijeet Lodha, who is treating Pawar, said a preliminary medical examination had been conducted. “The initial assessment shows that Pawar’s heart rate and oxygen levels are stable. However, his respiratory rate is slightly elevated,” he said.

Dr Lodha added that Pawar does not require oxygen support or a ventilator. “Reports of further tests will be available in the next two to three hours, after which the Pawar family will take a decision on the next steps,” he said.

Over the past few days, Pawar and other family members had been meeting people and receiving condolences at Sahyug Society in Baramati, where Ajit Pawar’s family has been staying for the last four to five days.

According to NCP (SP) sources, despite feeling unwell and weak, Pawar rallied around Ajit Pawar’s family in their hour of crisis. He also held two separate meetings with Parth and Jay, sons of Ajit Pawar, regarding plans to set up a grand memorial in honour of their father at Vidya Pratishthan.

Speaking to the media, Rohit Pawar said, “Over the past ten to twelve days, Sharad Pawar has had a very hectic schedule. Due to physical exhaustion and mild breathing discomfort, he was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic in his private vehicle. Doctors have conducted all necessary tests, and the reports have come back normal. I personally spoke to the doctors. Supriya Sule also conveyed that treatment should be carried out strictly according to the hospital’s protocol. Once the remaining test reports are received, a decision will be taken on whether he should stay in Pune or be shifted to Mumbai.”

Meanwhile, party workers have been requested not to crowd the hospital. Supriya Sule also spoke to the doctors, requesting that treatment be carried out strictly as per the hospital’s protocol. Rohit Pawar appealed to party workers not to gather at the hospital premises, noting that Ruby Hall Clinic treats a large number of patients daily and that crowding could inconvenience other patients.