Health Scare For Eknath Shinde: Maharashtra Deputy CM Hospitalised In Mumbai's Thane

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde was admitted to a private hospital in Thane on Friday evening after experiencing a sudden deterioration in his health. 

According to preliminary medical reports, Shinde was diagnosed with a high viral fever and severe physical exhaustion. 

Hospital sources and senior party representatives have confirmed that his condition is completely stable, and he is currently recovering under the observation of a specialised team of doctors.

The sudden illness comes on the heels of a relentless schedule for the Deputy Chief Minister. Insiders from the Shiv Sena faction noted that Shinde has been working under extreme physical exertion and immense work pressure over the past few weeks.

The strain became apparent on Friday during the ongoing Monsoon Session of the state legislature.

Despite running a high temperature and feeling noticeably weak, Shinde initially continued to attend legislative proceedings before his symptoms worsened, prompting his team to drive him to Thane for immediate medical intervention.

A major party induction ceremony was slated for Friday at 4:00 PM at the Gangubai Shinde Hall in Thane, where Shubhangi Patil, a prominent deputy leader from the rival Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction in Dhule, was scheduled to join Shinde's party officially.

Due to the Deputy Chief Minister's hospitalisation, the main public event had to be abruptly called off.

However, highlighting the urgency of the political transition, the induction went ahead in a scaled-down midnight ceremony around 2:00 AM, presided over by Shinde’s son, Lok Sabha MP Dr Shrikant Shinde.

Managing these high-stakes defections required constant strategy sessions and rapid, consecutive trips to New Delhi to coordinate with the central leadership.

Coupled with the daily pressures of managing state assembly sessions and overseeing the Housing Department’s stringent new redevelopment deadlines, the intense workload ultimately took a toll on the leader's health.

Doctors have advised the Deputy Chief Minister to undergo total bed rest for the next couple of days before returning to his official ministerial and legislative duties.