PM wishes Ajay Maken speedy recovery in treatment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday wished ailing Congress leader Ajay Maken a speedy recovery.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday wished ailing Congress leader Ajay Maken a speedy recovery.

Maken, who is undergoing treatment abroad, thanked the prime minister for his wishes.

He said he is suffering from an "irreversible and progressive orthopedic ailment, which is extremely painful, but not life-threatening".

"Dear @ajaymaken Ji, I pray for your good health and wellbeing," Modi wrote on Twitter.

"Many many thanks for your good wishes Sir," the Congress leader replied.

Maken said he was "deeply touched by the outpouring of good wishes and concern" about his health.

He said he was seeking a third opinion on the exact cause to arrest progression and obliterate pain.

Amid reports that Maken has resigned as the Congress's Delhi unit chief, a party leader said Tuesday he has gone for a medical checkup abroad and will continue in the post after returning.

Maken has informed Congress president Rahul Gandhi and in-charge of the party's Delhi unit, P C Chacko, about his trip, party leaders said.