Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was admitted to Reliance Hospital in Mumbai on Monday for urgent health check-ups after experiencing uneasiness. Thackeray, who has a medical history involving multiple angioplasty procedures, is currently undergoing tests to determine potential blockages in his heart arteries.
Health Concerns Post-Dussehra Rally: Thackeray’s Condition Deteriorates After Fiery Speech
According to party sources, Thackeray’s health took a downturn following his impassioned speech at the Dussehra rally in Mumbai on October 12, where he delivered a sharp critique of the ruling Mahayuti government and the central leadership. Soon after, he began to feel unwell, leading to his hospitalization.
Doctors at Reliance Hospital are conducting tests, with angiography likely to follow, as they suspect possible blockages in his coronary arteries. Thackeray is expected to be discharged by the end of the day, according to party insiders.
A History of Cardiac Procedures: Thackeray’s Ongoing Battle with Heart Issues
This isn’t the first time Uddhav Thackeray has faced cardiac concerns. In 2012, he underwent a critical angioplasty, where eight stents were placed to address significant blockages in three of his heart’s main arteries. Later that year, in November 2012, Thackeray required a second angioplasty to remove blockages in his left anterior descending artery (LAD), which was 60% obstructed at the time.
In 2016, Thackeray was also hospitalized at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital for an angiography follow-up after continuing health concerns. His repeated cardiac issues have remained a source of concern for his supporters, with this latest episode further highlighting the toll political life can take on personal health.
Party Stands United Amid Leader’s Health Scare
While Thackeray’s health has triggered anxiety among his supporters, senior Shiv Sena (UBT) members have expressed optimism that their leader will recover swiftly. They maintain that the check-ups are precautionary in nature and that his condition is stable. However, with a history of heart issues, the political leader’s hospitalization has undoubtedly cast a shadow over his immediate political engagements.
As Thackeray continues his recovery, the political landscape remains tense, with the Shiv Sena (UBT) preparing for upcoming political challenges in Maharashtra and at the national level.
Chief Minister’s Fiery Rhetoric and the Strain of Political Life
The strain of leading the opposition and delivering high-stakes speeches, such as the one at the Dussehra rally, may have taken a toll on the 64-year-old leader. His critique of the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena (Mahayuti) alliance was pointed and fierce, making headlines for its intensity. While his fiery rhetoric continues to galvanize his supporters, the physical toll on Thackeray remains a pressing concern.
As his medical team continues to monitor his condition, the political world waits for updates on Uddhav Thackeray’s health, while his supporters hope for a speedy recovery.
