Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Manohar Joshi has been admitted to Hinduja Hospital. The Shiv Sena leader was admitted to the hospital on Monday night after he complained about feeling uneasy. His condition is critical stated some reports and is currently being treated in the intensive care unit. While others stated that he is in stable condition.
Former CM and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and wife Rashmi visited him at the hospital today.
PD Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, in a health bulletin on Joshi's health, said the former CM is stable but needs critical management.
"Mr Manohar Joshi, Ex CM Maharashtra has been admitted at P.D. Hinduja Hospital, on May 22nd, in an emergency in semicoma, breathing on his own, not on ventilator. He has complications from a brain tumour. He is currently in the ICU, being managed medically. He is stable, but continues to need critical management," the hospital said.
Congress leader and former minister Varsha Gaikwad took to Twitter to pray for Joshi's recovery.
"We pray for the speedy recovery of Honorable Manohar Joshi Sir, Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra State," Gaikwad said in a tweet in Marathi.
Closest associate of Balasaheb Thackeray
Joshi was one of the closest associates of Balasaheb Thackeray. He began his political career with being elected as councillor in state's Legislative Council from Shiv Sena. He also held the post of Mumbai's Mayor from 1976 to 1977.
Manohar Joshi served as the first chief minister of the undivided Shiv Sena from 1995 to 1999, leading the Sena-BJP coalition. He also held the position of Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 2002 to 2004. Hailing from Konkan, Joshi had a humble beginning as a teacher. He joined the Shiv Sena at a young age and drew the attention of the late Bal Thackeray. Joshi started his political career in the BMC and later won the election as a corporator from Dadar. He served as the mayor from 1976 to 1977 and gained popularity among the people and Sainiks alike.
A soft-spoken leader, Joshi has vast interests in real estate and hospitality industries.
