The health condition of Union Minister Shripad Naik<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>is stable and he is undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College and Hospital in Bambolim. He was injured in a car accident in Karnataka last evening. Mr Naik, who is the Union Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent) and Minister of State for Defence was shifted to a hospital in Goa late night for further treatment.<br />'' <br />''Union Minister's wife Vijaya and helper Deepak died in the mishap. The incident took place near Hosakambi village of Ankola taluk in Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka.<br />'' <br />''Talking to reporters, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, the Union Minister suffered a fracture to his leg and will undergo minor surgery.<br />'' <br />''Earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Goa Chief Minister to ensure proper arrangements for the treatment of Union Minister Shripad Naik.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Karnataka Chief Minister, BS Yediyurappa has expressed shock over the demise of the Union Minister's wife and prayed for the early recovery of Mr Naik.<br />''<br />''President Ram Nath Kovind today spoke to Chief Minister of Goa Dr Pramod Sawant to inquire about the health of Union Minister Sripad Naik. Mr Naik was critically injured in a road accident yesterday that claimed lives of his wife Vijaya Naik and his personal aide. Mr Kovind conveyed condolence and prayed for speedy recovery of Mr Naik.</span><br />