India, Nov. 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reported telephone conversation with veteran Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP) leader Sharad Pawar has triggered fresh political speculation in Maharashtra, with particular attention on the future of the two NCP factions and the possible role of Pawar's daughter, Supriya Sule, in national politics.

According to Pawar's close aide Vitthal Maniyar, Modi called the 85-year-old leader on Wednesday to enquire about his health following his discharge from Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic.

"This morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called to enquire about Saheb's health. He spoke to Saheb with great affection and respect and said, 'Saheb, please take complete rest. Supriya is ready now. Supriya and we ...