India, Feb. 22 -- Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to a private hospital in Pune on Sunday as he suffered from mild dehydration.

According to the official statement from the hospital, the 85-year-old politician's condition is now stable.

"We are admitting Baba to Ruby Hall, Pune for follow-up tests and hydration. Thanking all the doctors and healthcare workers," Pawar's daughter and MP Supriya Sule said.

"Hon. Mr. Sharad Pawar admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic today for mild dehydration He needs fluids," said chief cardiologist, chairman and managing trustee of Ruby Hall Clinic Dr. Purvez Grant and consultant physician Dr Abhijit Lodha, who are supervising his treatment.

They added that Pawa...