India, Nov. 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday morning called Sharad Pawar and advised him to cut down on travel, get adequate rest and pay greater attention to his diet, amid the NCP (SP) chief's discharge from the hospital.

Pawar was admitted to Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic on Monday (November 2) following complaints of cough and pleuritic chest pain.

According to Vitthal Maniyar, a close associate of Pawar, PM Modi urged the 86-year-old leader to prioritise his health and avoid an exhausting schedule. He also told Pawar that his daughter, Baramati MP Supriya Sule, could shoulder responsibilities while he rested.

"Modi told Pawar to take care of his health, cut down on travel and rest more. He also advised him to pay attention...