Sharad Pawar undergoes surgery in Mumbai

NCP chief and former Union Minister Sharad Pawar underwent a surgery at a private hospital here today after he sustained a leg injury from a fall at his Delhi residence three days ago

Mumbai: NCP chief and former Union Minister Sharad Pawar underwent a surgery at a private hospital here today after he sustained a leg injury from a fall at his Delhi residence three days ago.

 Sharad Pawar

"Pawar, 73, underwent a surgery at the Breach Candy hospital this morning," NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik told PTI. "Pawar sustained leg fracture after a fall at his Delhi residence. Doctors will perform a minor surgery and mend the injury point on his leg," senior NCP leader Praful Patel had said.

He will be required to be in the hospital for seven-eight days, Patel had said. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior minister Vinod Tawde were among those who visited the hospital on Tuesday to enquire about Pawar's health.

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