Rahul Gandhi tests positive for Covid-19

A number of Congress leaders including former prime minister Manmohan Singh and Rajya Sabha MP Anand Sharma have tested positive for Covid-9

Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he had tested positive for Covid-19.

“After experiencing mild symptoms, I’ve just tested positive for Covid,” Rahul said on Twitter.

He asked those who had come in contact with him recently to follow safety protocols and stay safe.

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Wishes for a speedy recovery poured in from party leaders.

“Please take care. With someone with your level of physical fitness should be a breeze,” Lok Sabha member and former Union Minister Manish Tewari said.

“Learned that Mr Rahul Gandhi has tested positive and has isolated himself. Deeply concerned. I wish him a speedy recovery,” senior leader P Chidambaram said.

“I am concerned about the health of Rahul Gandhi who has tested positive for Covid-19. I pray for his speedy recovery. May he get well soon,” Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said.

After experiencing mild symptoms, I’ve just tested positive for COVID.

All those who’ve been in contact with me recently, please follow all safety protocols and stay safe.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 20, 2021