NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar will be discharged from Ruby Hall Clinic after treatment for throat-related issues, persistent coughing and chest congestion. Doctors confirmed his health is stable and advised him to take adequate rest before resuming public engagements.

Sharad Pawar indicated that an official announcement on the NCP merger was expected soon, but Rohit Pawar postponed his press conference, citing focus on the crash investigation