Coronavirus: Rahul Gandhi tests positive, PM Modi, other politicians wish him speedy recovery
Gandhi has not met his mother and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi in 12 days, officials said.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday tested positive for the coronavirus after experiencing mild symptoms of the infection.
“All those who’ve been in contact with me recently, please follow all safety protocols and stay safe,” he said in a tweet.
Unidentified officials told NDTV that Gandhi was at his home on the advice of doctors. The Congress MP has not met his mother and party chief Sonia Gandhi in the last 12 days. His aides said that Rahul Gandhi has not met his sister and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra either in five days.
After experiencing mild symptoms, I’ve just tested positive for COVID.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 20, 2021
All those who’ve been in contact with me recently, please follow all safety protocols and stay safe.
On Monday, Congress leader and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had tested positive for the infection and was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi. Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday announced that Singh’s condition was stable.
Meanwhile, India on Tuesday registered 2,59,170 new coronavirus cases, taking its tally of infections since the beginning of the pandemic in January 2020 to 1,53,21,089. With 1,761 deaths, the toll rose to 1,80,530. This is the highest number of deaths recorded in a day since the start of the pandemic.
Several politicians wished Gandhi a speedy recovery. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he prayed for the Lok Sabha MP’s good health and quick recovery.
I pray for the good health and quick recovery of Lok Sabha MP Shri @RahulGandhi Ji.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 20, 2021
Here are some other reactions:
Wishing you a speedy recovery @RahulGandhi ji.
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) April 20, 2021
In these challenging times, the Nation needs your leadership more then ever. https://t.co/S1KjTRjFzZ
Learned that Mr Rahul Gandhi has tested positive and has isolated himself. Deeply concerned. I wish him a full and speedy recovery
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) April 20, 2021
I hope you get well quickly.
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) April 20, 2021
Take care @RahulGandhi ji. https://t.co/8qC4azATSP
My earnest prayers & best wishes for your speedy recovery @RahulGandhi’ji. https://t.co/wAN7mTXNUT
— Hemant Soren (@HemantSorenJMM) April 20, 2021
Shri. @RahulGandhi has been tested positive for #COVID19. Wishing him speedy recovery and good health.@INCIndia#RahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/XJdwZW0C2E
— Nawab Malik نواب ملک नवाब मलिक (@nawabmalikncp) April 20, 2021