Former chief minister and Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi, 85, was admitted to the PD Hinduja Hospital after his health deteriorated on Tuesday.

A statement issued by the hospital stated, “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 a 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.” (SIC)