Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) President Sharad Pawar was discharged from Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, after his condition stabilised following two days of treatment for chest discomfort and a cough. The 84-year-old veteran leader left directly for his Mumbai residence after being cleared by his medical team.

What the Doctors Said

The discharge was confirmed in an official statement by Dr Parvez K. Grant, Chief Cardiologist, Chairman, and Managing Trustee of Ruby Hall Clinic. Dr Grant said Pawar's health was stable and that he was doing fine. He had been kept under observation as a precautionary measure after presenting with chest pain while coughing and breathing difficulties.

Family Confirms He Is Recovering

Supriya Sule, Pawar's daughter and Lok Sabha member, shared the update on social media platform X, writing: 'Baba is much better now, and we are now driving to Mumbai. Thank you so, so much to the entire team at Ruby Hall for taking such good care of him. Grateful from the bottom of my heart to everyone for all your best wishes.' Earlier on the day of his admission, Sule had reassured supporters that 'all his health parameters are stable' and urged the public not to pay heed to rumours.

How He Was Hospitalised

Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic on Monday, 2 November after falling unwell during a field tour of drought-affected regions in Solapur district. He had visited Tulshi village in Madha taluka on 1 November to assess water scarcity, crop damage, and agricultural distress, interacting directly with farmers. After experiencing discomfort, he cut the tour short and was rushed to the clinic for evaluation. During his Solapur visit, he had announced ₹50 lakh in assistance for the severely drought-hit village and flagged that drinking water, animal fodder, and employment support were the most urgent needs. He also noted that over 135 water tankers were supplying around 139 affected villages in Solapur, with Madha taluka alone requiring 110 tankers.

Third Hospitalisation This Year

This was the third time Pawar was hospitalised in 2026. On 9 February, he was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic with a chest infection and cough, and discharged on 14 February. He was readmitted on 22 February due to mild dehydration and discharged on 25 February. The repeated health episodes have drawn concern from party workers and political observers alike. Party representatives and medical officials had on each occasion urged well-wishers to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information.

Pawar's Drought Relief Push

Before his hospitalisation, Pawar had been actively engaged in drought relief efforts in Maharashtra. He announced that his family would forgo traditional Diwali celebrations this year to focus on drought mitigation and support for affected farming communities. He called on political parties across the spectrum to set aside differences and cooperate on relief measures, and appealed to both the state and central governments for immediate financial support for farmers. His hospitalisation briefly interrupted what had been a high-profile ground-level relief campaign ahead of the winter session of the legislature.

With Pawar now back at his Mumbai residence, attention will turn to whether he resumes his drought-relief engagements and how quickly he returns to active political and public duties.