Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Hospitalised After Fever, Exhaustion
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was admitted to a private hospital in Thane on Friday (July 3, 2026) night after experiencing fever and weakness, hospital authorities confirmed. His health parameters remain stable.
Mr. Shinde had been running a fever during the Legislative Assembly proceedings earlier in the day but continued with his scheduled engagements. However, his condition necessitated medical intervention during a programme in Thane, leading to the cancellation of all his remaining events.
Doctors attributed the ailment to a combination of viral fever and physical exhaustion from sustained activity. The Deputy Chief Minister has been involved in a series of political and administrative duties, including the legislature session and party functions.
The hospital administration stated that Mr. Shinde was admitted at approximately 8 p.m. on Friday. Medical examinations are underway under the supervision of specialists.
Mr. Shinde's hospitalisation impacted political programmes. The formal induction of Shubhangi Patil, a leader from the Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena, into the Shinde-led party was originally scheduled at the Gangubai Shinde auditorium in Thane. The event was postponed and subsequently conducted at 2 a.m. on Saturday (July 4, 2026), with MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde overseeing the process.
State Health Minister Prakash Abitkar provided an update from Pandharpur, stating that Mr. Shinde has been advised rest by doctors and that there is no cause for concern.
