India, July 4 -- 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.

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.

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