New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to former Odisha CM and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday, enquiring about his health and wishing him a speedy recovery, according to the BJD party.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal chief Naveen Patnaik to inquire about his health. The BJD party added that PM Modi has also invited Patnaik to meet him in Delhi.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to former Odisha CM and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik today. He enquired about his health and wished him a speedy recovery. PM Modi also suggested that Naveen Patnaik rest for some time and come to Delhi soon to meet him," the BJD said in a sta...