New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Nationalist Congress Party (SP) president Sharad Pawar, who was admitted to a private hospital in Pune on Monday after being diagnosed with a chest infection, and enquired about his health and well being, according to multiple reports.

The 85-year-old Rajya Sabha member was taken to Ruby Hall Clinic on Monday afternoon from his residence in Baramati, in Pune district, after he complained of breathing difficulties and a persistent cough. His daughter, Supriya Sule, shared that he will require a five-day course of antibiotics.

Dr Simon Grant, Physician and Trustee, Ruby Hall Clinic, confirmed that Pawar is recovering well, noting his vital signs are normal, and his overall clinical...