PM Modi with M Karunanidhi (File photo)

CHENNAI: President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to the family members of DMK chief M Karunanidhi and enquired about his health.

On his official Twitter handle, the President tweeted, “Spoke to Thiru Karunanidhi’s family members on the phone and enquired about his health. Wishing the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, a veteran of our public life, a quick recovery.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called up DMK working president M K Stalin and Rajya Sabha MP Kanimozhi.

Modi, who is on a five-day Africa tour, tweeted, “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.”

A medical bulletin issued by Kauvery Hospital treating the DMK chief on Thursday night said that there was a “slight decline” in his health due to age-related ailments.

The bulletin said the DMK chief was being treated for fever due to a urinary tract infection with intravenous antibiotics and fluids. He was being monitored and treated round-the-clock by a team of medical and nursing professionals, providing hospital-level care at home.

Considering his medical condition, the medical team strongly advised restriction of visitors.

BJP state president Tamilisai Soundararajan, who visited Karunanidhi’s Gopalapuram residence on Friday morning, said she prayed to God for the leader’s speedy recovery.

