Pune, Feb 9 || NCP-SP Chief Sharad Pawar, on Monday, was taken from Baramati to Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune for a medical examination after experiencing a persistent cough earlier in the day.
The veteran leader is reportedly suffering from a severe cough and is experiencing some difficulty in breathing.
These symptoms intensified on Sunday night, according to his nephew, Shrinivas Pawar, leading to the decision for immediate hospitalisation.
Purvez Grant, the head of Ruby Hall Clinic, has been informed of the situation.
After the examination, Grant will decide whether Sharad Pawar needs to be admitted or can be sent home after treatment.
His daughter and Lok Sabha Member of Parliament, Supriya Sule, is currently with her father Sharad Pawar at the hospital.
According to Grant, "Sharad Pawar has been suffering from a cough since this morning. We will examine him shortly and determine the necessary course of treatment. If required, he will be admitted; we will take a decision based on his clinical condition."