Archive · 24 Dec 2025
NCP Leader Kokate Recovering After Angioplasty
Manikrao Kokate, a former minister from the NCP party in Maharashtra, had a heart procedure called angioplasty at Lilavati Hospital.
Doctors say he is doing well and is in the ICU.
He was admitted because he had a heart problem and high blood pressure.
Recently, he was also given bail in a court case and had to step down from his ministerial roles.
His portfolios have been given to another leader, Ajit Pawar.
Kokate had earlier been in trouble for playing an online game during a meeting, which many people criticized.
Manikrao Kokate, former Maharashtra Sports Minister, underwent successful angioplasty at Lilavati Hospital.
Doctors report Kokate is recuperating well in the ICU after the procedure involving two major arteries.
Kokate was admitted with Acute Coronary Syndrome and elevated hypertension on December 18.
Bombay High Court granted Kokate bail in a 1995 cheating case, leading to his resignation from ministerial posts.
Maharashtra Governor reallocated Kokate's portfolios to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
- Who
- Manikrao Kokate, former Maharashtra Sports Minister and NCP leader
- What
- Underwent successful coronary angioplasty and is recovering
- When
- Admitted on December 18, procedure performed recently
- Where
- Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai
- Why
- Diagnosed with Acute Coronary Syndrome and elevated hypertension
- Patient
- Manikrao Kokate
- Procedure
- Coronary Angioplasty
- Hospital
- Lilavati Hospital
- Condition
- Acute Coronary Syndrome and Hypertension
- Arteries Involved
- Two major arteries
- Current Status
- Recuperating well in ICU
- Legal Status
- Granted bail in 1995 cheating case
- Portfolio Reallocation
- Portfolios given to Deputy CM Ajit Pawar