Maha Dy CM Shinde hospitalised in Thane due to exhaustion; condition stable
Thane, July 4
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde was rushed to a private hospital in Thane on Friday after his health deteriorated suddenly. According to preliminary reports on Saturday, Shinde is currently under the care of a team of specialist doctors, and his condition is stated to be completely stable.
Shiv Sena sources indicate that Dy CM Shinde's health suffered due to extreme physical exertion and heavy work pressure over the past few days.
On Friday, while the state legislature session was underway, he developed a high fever and experienced severe weakness. Despite the fever, he initially continued working before his condition worsened, necessitating immediate hospitalisation in Thane.
Shiv Sena sources have confirmed that while he remains in the hospital for treatment and observation, there is no cause for serious concern. The sudden illness follows a period of intense political activity in the state.
Dy CM Shinde has been at the centre of 'Operation Tiger,' an initiative that recently saw six MPs from the Thackeray faction and Mumbai MLC Sachin Ahir switch allegiances to his Shiv Sena. Executing these major political shifts required constant work and multiple trips to New Delhi, which reportedly led to exhaustion.
The health setback directly impacted scheduled political events in Thane. Shubhangi Patil, a prominent leader and deputy leader from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction in Dhule, was scheduled to officially join Shinde's party at 4:00 PM on Friday at the Gangubai Shinde Hall, Thane. Due to Shinde's sudden hospitalization, the main ceremony had to be rescheduled. Ultimately, the induction took place late at night, concluding around 1:15 A.M.
In Shinde's absence, his son and Member of Parliament, Dr Shrikant Shinde, presided over the induction at 2:00 A.M., alongside several senior party office-bearers. Patil, a notable political figure, had previously contested the Nashik Graduates Constituency election as a Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidate, securing nearly 50,000 votes.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Sad to see this. But honestly, the way 'Operation Tiger' was being executed - constant trips, late nights, political maneuvering - it was bound to take a toll. Health first, politics later. Get well soon, sir.
This is the reality of Indian politics - leaders work 18-hour days, travel constantly, and stress about party loyalty. Meanwhile, we complain about potholes. Hope he recovers fully. But also wondering if this will slow down the political realignment in Maharashtra?
One thing I respect - even with high fever, he kept working. Shows dedication. But our leaders need to learn that health is wealth. The late-night induction at 2 AM after his hospitalisation shows the party machinery is strong though. Get well, Deputy CM!
Feel bad for him. But I also think - if he's so exhausted from 'Operation Tiger' that he ends up hospitalised, maybe it's time to slow down the poaching of MLAs and focus on actual governance? Maharashtra has issues like water, roads, and jobs. Hope his health improves soon.
This reminds me of how insane Indian political schedules can be. In the West, even Prime Ministers take sick leave. Here, leaders push themselves until they collapse. Hope he takes proper rest now. The fact that his son MP Shrikant Shinde managed the event shows family involvement in politics too.
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