PM Modi prays for Karunanidhi's good health

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday enquired about the ill health of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief M Karunanidhi and prayed for his quick recovery.

The Prime Minister also spoke to Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin and daughter Kanimozhi regarding the same.

"Spoke to Thiru @mkstalin and Kanimozhi Ji. Enquired about the health of Kalaignar Karunanidhi Ji and offered any assistance required. I pray for his quick recovery and good health," he tweeted.

Meanwhile, several political leaders including MDMK general secretary Vaiko, DMK's Dayanidhi Maran have visited Karunanidhi at his residence in Gopalapuram.

Karunanidhi is currently undergoing treatment for fever due to Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) with intravenous antibiotics and fluids.

He is also being monitored and treated round the clock by a team of medical and nursing professionals, who are providing hospital-level care at his home.

On July 18, Karunanidhi was admitted to Kauvery Hospital in the city for a tracheotomy procedure.