Sharad Pawar Ends Death Rumours With Hospital Video

Sharad Pawar issued a video from his hospital bed to confirm that news of his death are untrue. Here’s what he said.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar released a video from hospital to quell rumours of his death. (File Photo: PTI)

NCP president Sharad Pawar appeared amused in a video circulating on social networks after rumours of his death gained ground on Republic Day. In the video, Pawar is seen on a hospital bed, narrating how his secretary received enquiries about his health and even condolences.

Sharad Pawar had been admitted to Pune’s Ruby Hall Hospital after he complained of breathlessness on Sunday. He has been kept under observation as the doctors want to confirm his kidneys are fine as one of the problems he complained of was water retention.