New Delhi: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday informed that he has tested positive for coronavirus with mild symptoms.
Taking to Twitter, he urged all those who have been in contact with him recently, to follow all safety protocols and stay safe.
On Sunday, Rahul had announced that he would suspend his political rallies in the wake of the surging cases of Covid-19 across the nation.
Wishing him a speedy recovery, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "I pray for the good health and quick recovery of Lok Sabha MP Shri @RahulGandhi Ji."
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Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram tweeted, “Learned that Mr Rahul Gandhi has tested positive and has isolated himself. Deeply concerned. I wish him a full and speedy recovery”.
Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala tweeted, "Wishing you a speedy recovery @RahulGandhi Ji. In these challenging times, the Nation needs your leadership more than ever."
Former member of the Indian National Congress, Jyotiraditya Scindia tweeted, "Wishing Shri @RahulGandhi Ji a full & swift recovery from COVID-19."
Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh tweeted, "Wishing @RahulGandhi who’s tested positive for #Covid19 a speedy recovery. Looking forward to seeing you back at work soon."
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief MK Stalin tweeted, "Deeply concerned to hear that former President of Indian National Congress and Member of Parliament, brother @RahulGandhi has tested positive for #COVID19. I wish him a quick recovery to full health. Urge everyone to take all precautions and stay safe."
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik also took to Twitter to wish a speedy recovery to the former Congress chief. He tweeted, "Concerned to know that Congress Leader @RahulGandhi tested positive for #COVID19. Wishing him a speedy recovery and praying for his good health."
KC Venugopal tweeted, "Wishing a full & speedy recovery to Shri @RahulGandhi. Take care & get well soon, the nation needs you more than ever during this time of crisis."
Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly Ramesh Chennithala tweeted, "My prayers and wishes for early recovery of @rahulgandhi. With your great fighting spirit, I am sure that you will come out stronger and healthier."