PM Narendra Modi wishes Rahul Gandhi quick recovery from COVID-19

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a speedy recovery from coronavirus. 

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote: "I pray for the good health and quick recovery of Lok Sabha MP Shri Rahul Gandhi Ji."

I pray for the good health and quick recovery of Lok Sabha MP Shri @RahulGandhi Ji. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 20, 2021

Earlier, Gandhi tweeted the information that he was exhibiting mild symptoms and so he got himself tested, his report was positive for COVID-19.

Taking to Twitter, Gandhi wrote: "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 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

Meanwhile, India is currently reeling under a severe second wave of the novel coronavirus with several leaders having reported to have contracted the infection. 

The list includes Union sports minister Kiren Rejiju, Chief Ministers of Telangana and Uttar Pradesh K Chandrasekhar Rao and Yogi Adityanath, respectively. Former Prime Minister and senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh tested COVID-19 positive on Monday and has been admitted in Delhi's AIIMS.