Noted historian and Shivaji expert Babasaheb Purandare critical
The Hindu
He is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Pune
Noted historian and Padma Vibhushan awardee Balwant Moreshwar Purandare, popularly known as ‘Babasaheb’ Purandare, is said to be in a critical condition and is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Pune, sources said on Sunday.
Mr. Purandare, an authority on the Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji, was diagnosed with pneumonia a week ago and was admitted to the city’s Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital where he is currently undergoing treatment.
“He has been diagnosed with pneumonia owing to advanced age and has been admitted here [Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital] and is currently on ventilator in the hospital’s intensive care unit. His health has deteriorated and he is in an extremely critical condition,” said Shirish Yadkikar, the hospital’s public relations officer.
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