Pune: Veteran Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar was shifted to a private hospital here on Monday.

The 83-year-old veteran politician had reportedly been unwell with throat infections for the past few days. He is admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune.

"NCP SCP chief Sharad Pawar is being taken to Ruby Hall Clinic Hospital in Pune from Baramati after his health deteriorated. He has some complaints of cough and difficulty breathing,” informed the office of Sharad Pawar.

Ruby Hall Clinic chief cardiologist and managing trustee Dr Parvez Grant confirmed the development.

"Upon arrival, a team of doctors will check him and accordingly further course of action will be decided," Dr Grant said