This BJP leader and his mother test positive for coronavirus
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jyotiraditya Scindia his mother Madhavi Raje have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. They have been admitted to the Max Smart Super Specialty Hospital in South Delhi, which is designated as COVID-19 facility.
Jyotiraditya Scindia is a candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections which is scheduled to be held on June 19.
Meanwhile, Junion Union Minister for Commerce and industry, Som Prakash, said in a tweet: "Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia ji and his mother tested positive for #Covid_19. My prayers for the speedy recovery of both. @JM_Scindia @BJP4India."
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Likewise, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that "I pray for the almighty for Scindia and his mother's fast recovery." As per the report, Jyotiraditya Scindia had shown some symptoms of the infection after which he was brought to the health facility.
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Recently, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra was admitted to a hospital after showing symptoms of coronavirus. However, he was discharged on Tuesday as he said that he will take some more time to fully recover. Meanwhile, Rajasthan has decided to seal its borders for a week due to a rise in COVID-19 cases; only those with valid passes to be allowed.
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Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stated that 9,985 new cases of coronavirus and 279 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the country has increased to 2,76,583, including 1,33,632 active cases, 1,35,206 cured and discharged and 7,745 deaths.
-PTC News
