Maharashtra BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis tests positive for Covid-19

Fadnavis urged those who have come in contact with him to get a test done

Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Devendra Fadnavis. Credit: PTI Photo

Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that he tested positive for the coronavirus.

Fadnavis, a senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister, has been travelling extensively.

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He is BJP’s election in-charge for Bihar and had been travelling in the poll-bound state. This week, he travelled in the flood-affected areas of Maharashtra for three days.

“I have been working every single day since the lockdown but now it seems that God wants me to stop for a while and take a break! I have tested Covid-19 positive and in isolation. Taking all medication and treatment as per the advice of the doctors,” Fadnavis.

He also advised people who had come in contact with him to get Covid-19 tests done.