Mumbai: NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar was discharged on Saturday from Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital in a stable condition after receiving treatment for a chest infection and a bronchitis attack, IANS reported.

Source: IANS via NewKerala

Dr Pratit Samdani, the doctor treating the 85-year-old leader, confirmed that Pawar is recovering well and will continue his medication and recovery at his Silver Oak residence in Mumbai. "Sharad Pawar has been discharged in a stable condition. He will continue his treatment at home. He had suffered from a bronchitis attack and a chest infection, which are now improving. He has been asked to continue his treatment at home and to take standard precautions that every citizen of the country should take. Given his age, a few additional instructions have been provided," Dr Samdani said.

Pawar was first admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune on Monday (November 2) after experiencing a cough and chest discomfort, and was discharged from there on Wednesday (November 4). He was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital the same day for further treatment and remained under medical observation for three days before Saturday's discharge.

The hospital stay also drew political attention earlier this week, when NCP working president Praful Patel visited Pawar at Breach Candy and a video of their exchange about meeting again after November 10 circulated, reviving talk of a rapprochement between the two NCP factions. Both factions have denied any formal merger move, and that talk remains unconfirmed.

Doctors have advised Pawar to rest at home, continue his medication and follow the additional precautions given his age. No further hospital review date has been announced.