In a tweet on Tuesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms.
“After experiencing mild symptoms, I’ve just tested positive for COVID,” the 50-year-old posted on Twitter.
“All those who’ve been in contact with me recently, please follow all safety protocols and stay safe,” he wrote.
A number of Congress leaders including former prime minister Manmohan Singh and Rajya Sabha MP Anand Sharma have tested positive for COVID-9.