Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi Leader Prakash Ambedkar Hospitalized in Pune

Prakash Ambedkar, leader of Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, was hospitalized in Pune on Thursday due to chest pain. He is stable but in ICU for a heart blood clot. The party will be led by Rekha Tai Thakur as Ambedkar undergoes treatment and observation for several days. Family privacy is requested.

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi president Prakash Ambedkar was admitted to a hospital in Pune on Thursday following complaints of chest pain, according to party officials. They have requested respect for the privacy of the Dalit leader's family during this time.

The party reports that Ambedkar, who was hospitalized early on October 31, is receiving treatment for a blood clot in his heart in the ICU. His condition is stable, and he is scheduled to undergo angiography soon.

While Ambedkar is under medical observation for the next 3-5 days, VBA state president Rekha Tai Thakur will take charge of the party's assembly election campaign efforts with support from key committees. The Ambedkar family will not be available for questions as they prioritize his health.

(With inputs from agencies.)