GUWAHATI: Union Minister of India Smriti Irani has tested positive for COVID-19.
“It is rare for me to search for words while making an announcement; hence here’s me keeping it simple – I’ve Tested Positive for COVID and would request those who came in contact with me to get themselves Tested at the earliest,” the Textiles Minister tweeted on Wednesday evening.
The 44-year-old actor-turned-politician had been actively campaigning for the Bihar elections, seeking votes for the National Democratic Alliance government in the state.
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Earlier, other public figures including Home Minister Amit Shah, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had also tested positive for COVID-19 but they soon recovered.