Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde Diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, ‘Unable to Speak’

Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde Diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy: Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde on Thursday said that he has been suffering from Bell's Palsy that hampers his speech. He stated that, he could not attend the cabinet meeting due to this condition.

The Maharashtra cabinet Minister of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection also revealed that he has undergone eye surgery a fortnight ago and has been advised rest for his eyes for about ten days.

The National Congress Party (NCP) leader revealed his diagnoses in a post on X on Thursday.

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“I had surgery on both my eyes fifteen days ago. The surgery was done under the guidance of Padma Shri Dr. T.P. Lahane. For about ten days, he advised me to take care of my eyes, especially from strong light, dust and sun,” he wrote.

Munde disclosed his Bell's Palsy status, although he said the treatment is ongoing, he has found it impossible to talk for more than two minutes continuously. The minister is undergoing treatment at the Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai.

“Meanwhile, I was diagnosed with a disease called Bell's palsy. The treatment for it is currently underway under the guidance of the famous Dr. Arun Shah of Reliance Hospital. Due to this disease, I am currently unable to speak properly for even two minutes continuously. Therefore, I have not been able to attend one or two cabinet and party Janata Darbar programs,” he said in the post.

The minister has already informed this to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and NCP chief Ajit Pawar, he said, adding that he will return to service soon.

“I have given this idea to the Chief Minister, Shri. Devendra Fadnavis Saheb, as well as to our party leader, Deputy Chief Minister, Shri. Ajitdada Pawar. Soon, after overcoming this disease, I will return to public service work.”

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What is Bell's Palsy?

Bell's Palsy is a neurological disorder that weakens and paralyzes the facial muscles suddenly. After onset, the severity of symptoms usually worsens during a course of 48 hours.

The Bell's Palsy is treatable and generally temporary; the patients regain facial awareness within two weeks up to six months.

Most often, the patients with Bell's Palsy have trouble controlling the movement on the involved side, which influences movements associated with closing eyes, chewing, blinking, smiling, and other functions.

The disease's cause is unspecified, but it can be associated with other diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, and Lyme disease and even with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), according to John Hopkins Medicine.

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