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Rahul Gandhi tests Covid-19 positive

New Delhi: Former Indian National Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday tested positive for COVID-19.

Announcing on Twitter, Gandhi 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.”

After virus cases surge, Congress leader had cancelled his Bengal poll rallies.

Earlier, the Congress leader hit out at the government over its vaccine policy, alleging it is discriminatory and that there is no vaccine guarantee for the weaker sections.

Gandhi had also raised the issue of mass migration of laborours from Delhi. He has demanded Union government to facilitate them.

Former PM Manmohan Singh, Former Union Minister Anand Sharma were also tested Covid positive.  

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