Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday wished ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on his 63rd birthday and prayed for his good health. Modi took to Twitter to wish Parrikar and appreciated the chief minister's "hardworking nature" and commitment towards the development of the coastal state.

Birthday greetings to my friend and Goa's CM @manoharparrikar Ji.

Parrikar Ji is known for his compassionate, down to earth and hardworking nature. He is extremely passionate about Goa's development.

The entire nation prays for Parrikar Ji's good health.