Photo; office of kamalnath

By  Vinit Wahi / New Delhi

The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Mr Kamal Nath,called on Mr Narendra Modi here on Thursday and discussed issues pertaining to his state.

The meeting at the prime minister’s Lok Kalyan Marg residence lasted about half an hour during which Mr Nath wished Mr Modi for assuming office for the second term, a statement from the Madhya Pradesh government said.

A senior Congress leader, Mr Kamal Nath also discussed in detail about various issues pending with the central government for approval and release of funds to the state government, it said.

He urged the PM to intervene in the matter and get the pending issues cleared and fund released at the earliest, it said.

Mr Modi assured him that he will instruct the ministries concerned to clear various pending issues and disburse the funds as early as possible. He further assured him of all possible help in future too, the statement added.

Mr Kamal Nath was accompanied by Chhindwara MP and his son, Mr Nakul Nath.