New Delhi, May 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished a speedy recovery to Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai following reports of his ill health.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister on Friday expressed concern over Rai's health and conveyed his best wishes.

"I have received the news of Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai ji's ill health. I wish him a speedy recovery," he said.

In 2024, Rai lost the Lok Sabha Elections from Varanasi constituency as a Congress candidate against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, securing second place. PM defeated Rai by over 1.5 lakh votes.

Ajay Rai is a five-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Uttar Pradesh and has served as the 12th President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress. He ...