Eknath Shinde had complained of a cold and fever over the last few days and sought treatment, officials said. Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde has been admitted to a hospital in Mumbai with viral fever. He was reportedly hospitalised on Friday at Thane's Jupiter Hospital after suffering from a bout of viral fever and cold. Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde (PTI)Shinde, who is also the chief of Shiv Sena, has been strictly advised by his doctors to rest, officials said, PTI reported. Shinde had complained of a cold and fever over the last few days and sought treatment, according to officials. Shinde is likely to be discharged later in the day on Saturday.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.

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