Sena leader Madhukar Sarpotdar hospitalised

Senior Shiv Sena leader Madhukar Sarpotdar (75) was rushed to the Hinduja Hospital at Mahim in Mumbai on Wednesday morning, after complaining of chest pain.

His health is being monitored at the intensive critical care unit of the hospital presently.

In 2008, Sarpotdar was convicted by magistrate court in Mumbai for inciting communal sentiments during the 1992-93 Mumbai riots. Sarpotdar was granted bail as the one-year imprisonment is being challenged with an appeal in the sessions court.

Sarpotdar was twice elected as the Member of Parliament, once as Member of Legislative Assembly and later as Member of Legislative Council. In 2005, Sarpotdar had unsuccessfully contested against Congress candidate Priya Dutt from Mumbai North-West parliamentary constituency.

Image: Madhukar Sarpotdar