BJP 'mastermind' behind Sunetra Pawar's appointment as deputy CM, claims Saamana
Mumbai (PTI): The Opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday claimed the BJP leadership was the "mastermind" behind NCP leader Sunetra Pawar taking oath as Maharashtra deputy chief minister, just days after her husband Ajit Pawar's demise.
An editorial in the Sena (UBT) mouthpiece 'Saamana' also alleged that the BJP leadership and Nationalist Congress Party leaders Sunil Tatkare and Praful Patel do not want the unification of the two NCP factions.
Sunetra Pawar took oath as the state's first woman deputy CM on Saturday, barely three days after NCP leader Ajit Pawar was killed along with four others in an air crash at Baramati in Pune district, inviting criticism from some quarters over the pace at which the development took place.
Rival NCP (SP) chief and Ajit Pawar's uncle, Sharad Pawar, on Saturday claimed that he had "no idea" about her swearing-in.
The editorial said Sunetra Pawar's deputy CM post should not be ornamental, and opined that she may not be "gungi gudiya" (mute doll) and work effectively.
The NCP is in an alliance with the "sanatani-minded" BJP, and Sunetra Pawar taking oath even before the completion of her husband's post-death rituals does not fit into the Hindutva beliefs, it claimed.
The editorial said that the question before Maharashtra is on whose wish Sunetra Pawar took oath as deputy CM, because neither NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar, its working president Supriya Sule, nor members of the Pawar family were aware of this.
Sunetra Pawar didn't even give the slightest hint that she was leaving for Mumbai from Baramati for the swearing-in, it said.
The BJP leadership is the "mastermind" behind this politics, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) claimed.
"The complications have increased in the Pawar family and Maharashtra politics after Ajit Pawar's death. Many wish that these issues do not get sorted out," it added.
The editorial claimed that after Ajit Pawar's death, there was unease in the NCP, as some leaders became more ambitious and there was a race to take charge as the deputy CM within the party.
There are differences between Patel and Tatkare, and Sunetra Pawar was "installed" as deputy CM because the party of "Patil-Pawar" should not go to Patel, it claimed, referring to NCP Working president Praful Patel.
Sunetra Pawar was made to steer the ship, but its engine and control are with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Both Sunetra Pawar and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena can maintain their existence at the mercy of Fadnavis, the Sena (UBT) charged.
The editorial said that the BJP will surely contest the 2029 assembly polls independently, and many MLAs from the Shiv Sena and the NCP will join the saffron party.
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Thumbay University Hospital performs its first advanced heart bypass surgery
Landmark off-pump CABG marks major milestone in cardiac care services
Ajman, UAE: Thumbay University Hospital has reached a significant clinical milestone with the successful completion of its first Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery, marking the launch of advanced cardiac surgical services at the academic medical centre.
The landmark procedure was performed on a 51-year-old patient, Syed Omer, who was diagnosed with severe ischemic coronary artery disease, including critical left main coronary artery stenosis, a high-risk condition that significantly restricts blood flow to the heart.
The patient also had diabetes mellitus, requiring precise peri-operative management and advanced cardiac care.
The surgery involved a double-vessel bypass using the off-pump (beating heart) technique, where the heart continues to beat during the operation without the use of a heart-lung machine. This approach reduces surgical stress on the body and is associated with faster initial recovery, fewer complications, and improved outcomes in selected patients.
The highly specialized cardiac surgery team under Dr. Khaled Farrag, Consultant of cardio thoracic surgery, successfully placed two grafts to bypass the blocked coronary arteries, restoring healthy blood flow to the heart muscle. The patient is back with his family and enjoying normal life with remote supervision.
A defining moment for academic healthcare
Speaking on the achievement, Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President, Healthcare Division, Thumbay Group, said,“This first successful bypass surgery at Thumbay University Hospital is not just a medical achievement. It is the beginning of a new era of advanced cardiac care within our academic healthcare ecosystem. Every major hospital remembers its first open-heart case. For us, this moment reflects the depth of our clinical expertise, the strength of our infrastructure, and our long-term commitment to bringing complex, life-saving care closer to the community. It reinforces our belief that a university hospital must lead not only in education, but also in clinical excellence.”
Raising the standard of heart care
The successful CABG procedure confirms Thumbay University Hospital’s readiness to manage complex and high-risk cardiac conditions. The hospital’s cardiac programme is supported by advanced operating theatres, intensive care facilities, comprehensive cardiac diagnostics and an integrated emergency and rehabilitation framework.
For patients, this development ensures access to advanced heart surgery within a university hospital environment, supported by evidence-based practices, continuous academic oversight and multidisciplinary expertise.
Looking ahead
With this milestone, Thumbay University Hospital formally enters the field of advanced cardiac surgery, strengthening its position as an emerging academic medical centre delivering specialised, high-end clinical services aligned with international standards.
The hospital is expected to introduce additional cardiac procedures and specialised programmes as it continues to expand its clinical capabilities and subspecialty services.
For more information, visit thumbayuniversityhospital.com.
