Nawab Malik: Sharad Pawar to be discharged today

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik on Saturday said that NCP chief Sharad Pawar will be discharged today. Pawar was diagnosed with gallbladder disease for which he underwent an operation on March 31.

Malik said,"Pawar was checked upon by doctors today & his health is stable, he'll be discharged today. He has been advised rest for 7 days & after 15 days if all his health parameters are stable, surgery on his gall bladder will be performed."

He underwent a check-up at 7 pm and is now allowed to walk and take solid food, said Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik on Twitter.

Pawar, 80, was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital here on Tuesday after he experienced abdominal pain. He underwent endoscopy for the removal of a gall bladder stone on the same night.

Pawar who was supposed to campaign in the poll-bound state from April 1 to 3, had to cancel his schedule due to his illness but he may campaign for the last phase of the elections.

Sharad Pawar was checked upon by doctors today & his health is stable, he'll be discharged today. He has been advised rest for 7 days & after 15 days if all his health parameters are stable, surgery on his gall bladder will be performed: Maharashtra Min & NCP leader Nawab Malik pic.twitter.com/msptjHxIL2

— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2021