Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah pray for Parkash Singh Badal's quick recovery

New Delhi, April 22: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday expressed his concern for the health of former Punjab Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Parkash Singh Badal, who had been admitted to a private hospital in Mohali due to breathing difficulties.

Singh, who had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 20, spoke to Badal's son and SAD president Sukhbir Badal and prayed for his father's speedy recovery. 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also had a conversation with Sukhbir Badal to inquire about the veteran leader's health. Both Singh and Shah wished for Badal's good health and quick recovery.

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"Spoke to Shri Sukhbir Badal and inquired about the health of former Chief Minister of Punjab, Shri Prakash Singh Badal ji, who is hospitalised. Praying for his good health and speedy recovery," the Minister tweeted.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also had a conversation with Sukhbir Badal in this regard.

"Concerned to know that the veteran leader Shri Parkash Singh Badal Ji is unwell and admitted to hospital. Had a telephone discussion about his health with Shri Sukhbir Singh Badal Ji. I pray to God for his speedy recovery," Shah tweeted on Friday. 

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