India News | Cong MLA Priyank Kharge Tests Positive for COVID-19

Bengaluru, Sep 19 (PTI) Congress MLA and former Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday said he has tested positive for COVID-19.

"I have been tested positive for #Covid19 today. I have no symptoms," Kharge tweeted.

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He has also requested all those who had come in contact with him in the last couple of days to get themselves tested as a precautionary measure.

Kharge, who represents Chittapur assembly constituency, is the son of veteran Congress leader and Member of Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge.

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